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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

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Question 38
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A nucleus has 43 protons and 56 neutrons. It undergoes beta-minus decay followed by gamma emission. Which description of the final nucleus is correct?

[1]
A

424242 protons, 575757 neutrons; lower energy than before the gamma emission

B

444444 protons, 555555 neutrons; higher energy than before the gamma emission

C

444444 protons, 555555 neutrons; lower energy than before the gamma emission

D

424242 protons, 575757 neutrons; higher energy than before the gamma emission

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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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