Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

(a(i))[1]

Most of the alpha particles pass straight through the thin foil. State what this observation tells you about atoms.

(a(ii))[4]

Some of the alpha particles are deflected through angles less than $90^{\circ}$ and a few are deflected through $180^{\circ}$. State and explain two conclusions about the nuclei of atoms from this observation.

(b(i))[1]

State the change in the nucleus that happens when a $\beta$-particle is emitted.

(b(ii))[3]

Calculate the mass of the strontium isotope that decays in $87\,\text{years}$.

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