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5.2.3a Radioactive decay

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Question 36

A radioactive nucleus 83212Bi^{212}_{83}\text{Bi}83212​Bi decays in two stages to produce 82208Pb^{208}_{82}\text{Pb}82208​Pb. Which two particles are emitted in this process?

A

An α\alphaα-particle and a β\betaβ-particle

B

An α\alphaα-particle and a proton

C

Two α\alphaα-particles

D

Two β\betaβ-particles

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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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