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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

A graph plotted with neutron number on the vertical axis and proton number on the horizontal axis shows a chain of radioactive decays. Nucleus $X$ is the initial nucleus in the chain and, after the decays are complete, nucleus $Y$ is produced. What is emitted in the chain of decays?

  • Aone $\alpha$-particle followed by one $\beta$-particle
  • Bone $\alpha$-particle followed by two $\beta$-particles
  • Ctwo $\alpha$-particles followed by two $\beta$-particles
  • Dtwo $\beta$-particles followed by one $\alpha$-particle

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