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6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes

6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes

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Question 58

Alpha (α\alphaα), beta (β\betaβ) and gamma (γ\gammaγ) are three types of nuclear radiation.

Which statement describes all three of these radioactive emissions?

A

They originate from the electron shells and are emitted at predictable times.

B

They originate from the nucleus and are emitted in a random process.

C

They originate from the electron shells and are emitted in a random process.

D

They originate from the nucleus and are emitted at predictable times.

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81 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.1 Atomic structure and isotopes. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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