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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

In a radioactive decay chain, three decays occur one after another, and each one leads to the emission of a particle. The first decay leads to the emission of a $\beta$-particle. The second decay leads to the emission of an $\alpha$-particle. The third decay leads to the emission of another $\beta$-particle. Nuclides P and S are being compared. Which statement is true?

  • AP and S are identical in all respects.
  • BP and S are isotopes of the same element.
  • CS is a different element of lower atomic number.
  • DS is a different element of reduced mass.

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