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Physics · May / June 2021 · Paper 41 · Question 9

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There are three naturally occurring isotopes of hydrogen: hydrogen-1, hydrogen-2 and hydrogen-3. The nuclide notation for hydrogen-1 is 1 1H.

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  • 9(a)[1]

    2

    1H

    and 3

    1H and in this order

  • 9(b)(i)[2]

    joining together of (small / H) nuclei

    to produce a bigger nucleus / He nucleus or with the release of energy

  • 9(b)(ii)[3]

    ( 2

    1H + 3

    1H →) 1

    0n

    (+) 4

    2(….)

    He or α seen

  • 9(c)[2]

    any two from:

    geothermal (energy)
    tidal (energy)
    nuclear (energy)

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