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Atoms, nuclei and radiation
5 past-paper questions on Atoms, nuclei and radiation
Compare an α-particle with a β+ particle in terms of their masses and charges.
Practise the full question →A nucleus X has 14 nucleons and p protons. The ratio of charge to mass for nucleus X is 4.1 x 10⁷ Ckg⁻¹. Determine p.
Practise the full question →This isotope of samarium decays to an isotope of neodymium (Nd). Give the radioactive decay equation for this decay. Include the…
Practise the full question →Describe β⁺ decay in terms of the fundamental particles involved.
Practise the full question →A radiation detector is placed near to one of the samples in (b). Explain why the count rate measured by the detector is less…
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