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Question 7

Nucleus X emits an alpha particle and forms nucleus Y.

ZAX→88223Y+24He {}^{A}_{Z}\mathrm{X}\rightarrow{}^{223}_{88}\mathrm{Y}+{}^{4}_{2}\mathrm{He} ZA​X→88223​Y+24​He

What are the values of A A\,A and Z Z\,Z for nucleus X?

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A

A=219A=219A=219 and Z=86Z=86Z=86

B

A=227A=227A=227 and Z=86Z=86Z=86

C

A=227A=227A=227 and Z=90Z=90Z=90

D

A=223A=223A=223 and Z=90Z=90Z=90

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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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