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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

The decay chain below shows two $\alpha$-particles and one $\beta$-particle. $^{217}_{85}\text{At} \xrightarrow{\alpha} V \xrightarrow{\alpha} W \xrightarrow{\beta} X$ Which nuclide is X?

  • A$^{213}_{85}\text{At}$
  • B$^{215}_{77}\text{Ir}$
  • C$^{209}_{82}\text{Pb}$
  • D$^{217}_{81}\text{Tl}$

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