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Physics (AS & A Level) · Feb / March 2022 · Paper 12 · Question 39

9702Atoms, nuclei and radiation

A nucleus X is radioactive and decays into a nucleus Y. X and Y are isotopes of the same element. Which combination of particles could have been emitted during the decay process?

  1. A1 α-particle and 1 β– particle
  2. B1 α-particle and 2 β– particles
  3. C2 α-particles and 1 β– particle
  4. D2 α-particles and 2 β– particles

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Correct answer: B. 1 α-particle and 2 β– particles

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