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5.2.3a Radioactive decay

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Question 21

An atomic nucleus decays by one or more radioactive decay processes.

What causes the proton number to decrease by 3?

A

Two α\alphaα-decays followed by one β\betaβ-decay

B

One α\alphaα-decay only

C

Two α\alphaα-decays followed by two β\betaβ-decays

D

One α\alphaα-decay followed by one β\betaβ-decay

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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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