Physics (AS & A Level) · Oct / Nov 2021 · Paper 11 · Question 39
9702Atoms, nuclei and radiation
A uranium-238 nucleus, 238/92 U, undergoes a series of nuclear decays to form uranium-234, 234/92 U. Which series of decays could give this result?
- Aemission of four β– particles
- Bemission of four γ-rays
- Cemission of one α-particle and two β– particles
- Demission of two α-particles and eight β– particles
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Correct answer: C. emission of one α-particle and two β– particles
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