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Question 15

Americium-241 is a synthetic radioactive isotope commonly used in domestic smoke alarms. It undergoes alpha decay, transforming into an isotope of neptunium ( $Np\text{Np}$ ).

Complete the nuclear decay equation below by determining the values of P, Q, and R.

{}_{95}^{241}\text{Am} \rightarrow {}_{Q}^{P}\text{Np} + {}_{R}^{4}\alpha

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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay Questions

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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

90 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.3 Nuclear equations and decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

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Question 15

Americium-241 is a synthetic radioactive isotope commonly used in domestic smoke alarms. It undergoes alpha decay, transforming into an isotope of neptunium ( $Np\text{Np}$ ).

Complete the nuclear decay equation below by determining the values of P, Q, and R.

{}_{95}^{241}\text{Am} \rightarrow {}_{Q}^{P}\text{Np} + {}_{R}^{4}\alpha

[3]

Markscheme

6.3 Nuclear equations and decay Questions

GCSE
Physics
6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

90 exam-style questions on Edexcel GCSE Physics 6.3 Nuclear equations and decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.