HIKMAH MODULE

SCIENCE SPM
MODULE 5
PAPER 1

1 Where can nuclear fusion occur naturally?

A Stars
B Moon
C Earth
D Planets

2 The process of radioactive decay involves

A heat production
B atoms breaking up into small pieces
C a stable atom becoming an unstable atom
D an unstable atom becoming a more stable atom

3 The radioisotope cobalt-60 is used in industry and medicine. Cobalt-60

produces intensive
A heat radiation
B beta radiation
C alpha radiation
D gamma radiation

4 Which shows the arrangement of radioactive radiation, from the lowest

penetrating power to the highest penetrating power?
A Alpha, beta, gamma
B Beta, gamma, alpha
C Gamma, beta, alpha
D Alpha, gamma, beta

5 Which are some characteristics of alpha radiation compared to other

radioactive radiations?
A It is neutral and has the lowest penetrating power.
B It is neutral and has the highest penetrating power.
C It is positively charged and has the lowest penetrating power.
D It is negatively charged and has the highest penetrating power.

6 Which of the following is true about radioisotope iodine-131 that is used

in medicine? Radioisotope iodine-131 is used to
A cure diabetic disease
B locate tumours in the brain
C destroy tumour cells in the brain
D estimate the volume of blood in the body

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7 Carbon dating is used to measure the age of archaeological findings.

The radioisotope that is used is
A cobalt-60
B carbon-12
C carbon-14
D strontium-90

8 S

The figure above shows a diagram of a nuclear power station. Which of

the following is correct?

Structure M Structure N Structure S

A Turbine Condenser Generator
B Turbine Generator Condenser
C Condenser Turbine Generator
D Generator Condenser Turbine

9 Exposure to very high doses of radioactive radiation will lead to

A immediate death
B mutation
C cancer
D infertility

10 Which of the following apparatus can be used to detect radioactive

radiation?
A Ammeter
B Voltmeter
C Ohm meter
D Geiger-Muller counter

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PAPER 2
SECTION A + B

Q 1. The diagram below shows the deflection of the radiations when passed through an
electric field. Radioactive substance placed in container P emits radioactive radiation
X, Y and Z.

(a) Name radioactive radiation X, Y and Z.

(i) X:
(ii) Y:
(iii) Z:
[3 marks]

(b) (i) What will happen to radiation Y?

[1 mark]

(ii) Give one reason for your answer in (b)(i).

[1 mark]

(c) Radiation X is deflected more than radiation Z. Why?

[1 mark]

(d) Radioactive substance is kept inside container P.

(i) What is substance is used to made container P?

[1 mark]

(ii) Explain your answer in (d)(i).

[1 mark]

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Q 2. The diagram below shows the decay of a nucleus.

(a) The above process shows the decay of the radioactive atom. Why?

[1 mark]

(b) List three types of radioactive radiations that are emitted during the process of
radioactive decay.
1.
2.
3.
[1 mark]

(c) Which radiation will be deflected, if the above radioactive are radiated through an
electric field?

[1 mark]

(d) Which radiation can go through it, if the above radioactive radiations are blocked
by a sheet if aluminium?

[1 mark]

(e) Name two characteristics of atom X and Y compared to the original radioactive
atom.
1.
2.
[1 mark]

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Q 3. The diagram below shows the use of radioactive substance to check the thickness of
aluminium produced in an aluminium factory.

(a) What radioactive radiation is emitted by the radioactive substance?

[1 mark]

(b) If the reading of the counter is within the range of 500 to 600, the thickness of
the aluminium will be accepted. State the inference can you make if the reading
of the counter
(i) is less than 500?

[1 mark]

(ii) is more than 600?

[1 mark]

(c) The radioactive substance stored in a lead container. Give one reason.

[1 mark]

(d) (i) The worker handling the radioactive substance is required to wear badge X for
safety precaution. What is X?

[1 mark]

(ii) How do identify whether that a worker been exposed to radioactive radiation?

[1 mark]

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PAPER 2
SECTION C

1. (a) Explain one advantage and one disadvantage of using nuclear energy
(b) Explain how radioisotopes can be used in a field of
(i) industry
(ii) medicine and
(iii) Archeology

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MODULE 5 - ANSWERS
PAPER 1

1. A 2. D 3. D 4. A 5. C 6. B 7. C 8. B 9. A 10. D

PAPER 2
SECTION A + B

Q 1.
a)(i) X-Beta particle
(ii) Y-Gamma radiation
(iii) Z-Alpha particle
b)(i) Radiation Y is not depleted.
(ii) It is neutral.
c) X is lighther than Z.
d)(i) Lead
(ii) Radioactive radiation cannot penetrate the lead container.
Q 2.
a) Radioactive atoms contain unstable nuclei.
b) Alpha radiation, beta radiation and gamma radiation.
c) Alpha and beta radiations will be deflected.
d) Gamma radiation
e) Smaller and more stable
Q 3.
a) Beta
b)(i) The aluminium is thicker than the acceptable thickness.
(ii) The aluminium is thinner than the acceptable thickness.
c) To prevent radioactive radiation from being radiated in all directions.
d(i) A dosimeter
(ii) The photographic film on the dosimeter turns black.

PAPER 2
SECTION C
(a) Advantage
- the production of nuclear energy does not produce pollutants (
monoxide, sulphur dioxide, carbon dioxide) compared to the
burning of fossil fuel.
Disadvantage
- the radioactive waste can lead to environmental pollution if they are
not
properly disposed

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(b) Uses of radioisotopes in :

(i) Industry
- detect leakages of gas pipes
- control the thickness of paper, plastic or metal sheet
(ii) Medicine
- kill cancerous cells in treatment of cancer (radiotheraphy) by the
gamma rays from cobalt-60
- to sterilise hospital equipment (gamma rays)
(iii) Archeology
- to estimate the age of ancient artifacts by carbon dating method
(Carbon- 14)

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