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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

A nucleus of $^{238}_{92}c6$ undergoes a sequence of decays by releasing $b1$-particles and $b2^-$ particles, and finally becomes a nucleus of $^{206}_{82}43$. How many $b1$-particles and how many $b2^-$ particles are released in the decay chain?

  • A$8$ $b1$-particles and $6$ $b2^-$ particles
  • B$8$ $b1$-particles and $10$ $b2^-$ particles
  • C$16$ $b1$-particles and $6$ $b2^-$ particles
  • D$16$ $b1$-particles and $22$ $b2^-$ particles

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