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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

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Question 37
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The table shows a sequence of nuclear changes.

NucleusMass numberAtomic number
P\mathrm{P}P21684
Q\mathrm{Q}Q21282
R\mathrm{R}R21283
S\mathrm{S}S21183

Which sequence of emissions produces these changes?

[1]
A

neutron, then beta-minus, then alpha

B

neutron, then beta-plus, then alpha

C

alpha, then beta-plus, then neutron

D

alpha, then beta-minus, then neutron

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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay Questions

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120 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.3 Nuclear equations and decay, covering 6.3.1 Beta-minus and beta-plus decay, 6.3.2 Effects of decay on the nucleus, and 6.3.3 Balancing nuclear equations. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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