Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Physical quantities

Physical quantities — practice question

A polonium nucleus, $^{{214}}_{{84}}\mathrm{Po}$, undergoes decay by releasing an $\alpha$-particle, so that it changes into a lead nucleus. This lead nucleus is also unstable. It then decays by releasing a $\beta^{-}$ particle to create a bismuth nucleus, which afterwards decays by releasing a $\beta^{-}$ particle and forms a nucleus X. How many neutrons are present in nucleus X?

  • A126
  • B128
  • C130
  • D210

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