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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation

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An unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle. What is an alpha particle made of?

[1]
A

One proton and one neutron

B

Two protons and one neutron

C

Two protons and two neutrons

D

One proton and two neutrons

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4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation Questions

  1. GCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation

40 exam-style questions on AQA GCSE Physics 4.2 Atoms and nuclear radiation, covering 4.2.1 Radioactive decay and nuclear radiation, 4.2.2 Nuclear equations, 4.2.3 Half-lives and the random nature of radioactive decay, and 4.2.4 Radioactive contamination. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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