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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

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Question 6

In a nuclear physics experiment, a lithium-10 nucleus is observed to become lithium-9.

Which emitted particle is consistent with this change?

[1]
A

An alpha particle

B

A gamma ray

C

A beta-minus particle

D

A 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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