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5.2.3a Radioactive decay

Radioactive decay results in the emission of $α\alpha$ -particles, $β\beta$ -particles, and $γ\gamma$ -radiation.

Which type(s) of emission result in a change in the nucleon number (mass number) of the decaying nucleus?

$α\alpha$ -particle emission only

$β\beta$ -particle emission only

$α\alpha$ -particle and $β\beta$ -particle emission

$β\beta$ -particle and $γ\gamma$ -radiation emission

5.2.3a Radioactive decay Questions

120 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.2.3a Radioactive decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

Radioactive decay results in the emission of $α\alpha$ -particles, $β\beta$ -particles, and $γ\gamma$ -radiation.

Which type(s) of emission result in a change in the nucleon number (mass number) of the decaying nucleus?

$α\alpha$ -particle emission only

$β\beta$ -particle emission only

$α\alpha$ -particle and $β\beta$ -particle emission

$β\beta$ -particle and $γ\gamma$ -radiation emission

120 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.2.3a Radioactive decay. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.