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5.2.2a Alpha, beta and gamma emission

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Question 18
a.

State the nature of a β−\beta^-β−-particle.

[1]
b.

Describe how a uniform magnetic field could be used to distinguish between a beam of α\alphaα-particles and a beam of β−\beta^-β−-particles.

[2]
c.

Describe the path of γ\gammaγ-rays in a uniform electric field.

[1]
d.

State what is meant by the term isotopes. Use the terms proton number and neutron number in your explanation.

[3]
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