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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

A nucleus of francium-221 ($^{221}_{87}\text{Fr}$) changes into a nucleus of bismuth-209 ($^{209}_{83}\text{Bi}$) through a sequence of decays. Which particles might be given off?

  • A2 $\alpha$-particles and 4 $\beta^{-}$ particles
  • B2 $\alpha$-particles and 4 $\beta^{+}$ particles
  • C3 $\alpha$-particles and 2 $\beta^{-}$ particles
  • D3 $\alpha$-particles and 2 $\beta^{+}$ particles

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