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5.2 Radioactivity

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Question 49
a.

During β−\beta^-β−-decay, one of the neutrons in the nucleus changes.

State the two particles that this neutron decays into.

[1]
b.

Explain how electric charge is conserved during this change.

[2]
c.

Complete the nuclide equation for the α\alphaα-decay of radium-226 to form an isotope of radon, symbol Rn\text{Rn}Rn.

88226Ra→… ^{226}_{88}\text{Ra} \rightarrow \dots 88226​Ra→…
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5.2 Radioactivity Questions

  1. IGCSE
  2. /Physics
  3. /5.2 Radioactivity

484 exam-style questions on CIE IGCSE Physics 5.2 Radioactivity, covering 5.2.1 Background radiation and measuring count rate, 5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission, 5.2.2b Deflection and ionising effects of nuclear radiation, 5.2.3a Radioactive decay, 5.2.3b Effects of decay on the nucleus and decay equations, 5.2.4a Half-life, 5.2.4b Choosing isotopes for applications, and 5.2.5 Effects of ionising radiation and safety precautions. Each one has a worked solution and a mark scheme showing where the marks go.

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