Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Astatine-210 is a radioactive substance. Its nucleus may be written using the symbol $^{210}_{85}\text{At}$.
(a)[4]

Complete the table so that it describes the nucleus of astatine-210.

(b(i))[2]

On Fig. 12.1, draw a line to indicate how the count rate varies during the 24 hours.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the time required for 0.375 kg of the sample to decay.

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