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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Nucleus P undergoes decay in two steps to form nucleus Q. Which decay pathway would give nucleus Q the greatest number of neutrons?

  • Aan $\alpha$-particle followed by a $\beta$-particle
  • Ban $\alpha$-particle followed by a $\gamma$-ray
  • Ca $\beta$-particle followed by another $\beta$-particle
  • Da $\beta$-particle followed by a $\gamma$-ray

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