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6.3 Nuclear equations and decay

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Question 59

An incomplete nuclear equation is shown.

ZAX→3890Sr+−10e {}^{A}_{Z}\mathrm{X}\rightarrow{}^{90}_{38}\mathrm{Sr}+{}^{0}_{-1}\mathrm{e} ZA​X→3890​Sr+−10​e

Calculate the values of A A\,A and Z Z\,Z and the number of neutrons in the parent nucleus.

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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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