Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

The nuclide notation for a nucleus of americium-241 is $^{241}_{95}\text{Am}$.
(a(i))[1]

Work out how many neutrons are present in a nucleus of americium-241.

(a(ii))[2]

Work out the charge on a nucleus of americium-241.

(b)[2]

Place a tick beside every statement that is correct.

(c)[2]

Calculate the length of time until the sample contains only 4.0 mg of americium-241.

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