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5.2.3a Radioactive decay

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Question 4

A radioactive nucleus contains 218 nucleons. It undergoes $α\alpha$ -decay, emitting one $α\alpha$ -particle. How many nucleons are now in the daughter nucleus?

A

214

B

216

C

217

D

218

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5.2.3a Radioactive decay Questions

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5.2.3a Radioactive decay

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.

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