Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

A nucleus of magnesium changes into a nucleus of sodium by releasing a $\beta^+$ particle. The transformation is shown by the equation below. $^{23}_{12}\text{Mg} \rightarrow {}^{P}_{Q}\text{Na} + {}^{0}_{+1}\beta$ Which values are $P$ and $Q$?

  • A$P = 22,\; Q = 11$
  • B$P = 22,\; Q = 13$
  • C$P = 23,\; Q = 11$
  • D$P = 23,\; Q = 13$

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