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Physics · May / June 2020 · Paper 41 · Question 10

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Fig. 10.1 represents a neutral atom of an isotope of element X. Fig. 10.1

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  • 10(a)[1]

    equal number of electrons OR equal number of protons

  • 10(b)(i)[3]

    13

    5 X

    0

    1β

    13

    6Y

  • 10(b)(ii)[3]

    any three from:

    β-particles have charge of smaller size
    β-particles have smaller mass
    β-particles have less energy
    β-particles travel faster / less time near to air molecule
    effect / force on electrons in air molecules less
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