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5.2.3a Radioactive decay

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Question 35

Which row shows what happens when a nucleus decays by emitting a β+\beta^+β+ particle (positron)?

A

Change in the nucleus: a neutron changes to a proton and a positron | Particle emitted: positron

B

Change in the nucleus: a proton changes to a neutron and a positron | Particle emitted: electron

C

Change in the nucleus: a proton changes to a neutron and a positron | Particle emitted: positron

D

Change in the nucleus: a neutron changes to a proton and an electron | Particle emitted: electron

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5.2.3a Radioactive decay Questions

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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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