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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Radon $^{222}_{86}\text{Rn}$ begins a decay series that produces bismuth $^{214}_{83}\text{Bi}$ through $\alpha$ and $\beta^-$ emissions. During the decay of each radon nucleus, how many $\alpha$ particles and how many $\beta^-$ particles are emitted?

  • A$\alpha$: $1$; $\beta^-$: $1$
  • B$\alpha$: $2$; $\beta^-$: $1$
  • C$\alpha$: $1$; $\beta^-$: $2$
  • D$\alpha$: $2$; $\beta^-$: $2$

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