Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

(a(i))[3]

Complete the nuclide equation for this decay process: $^{194}_{77}\text{Ir} \rightarrow \;\ldots\ldots\text{Pt} + \ldots\ldots\beta$.

(a(ii))[2]

Calculate the count-rate from this sample after 38 hours.

(b)[2]

State two differences between $\gamma$-emission and $\beta$-emission.

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