Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A radioactive nucleus gives out either an $\alpha$-particle or a $\beta$-particle. What products result from these two kinds of radioactive emission?

  • Aafter $\alpha$-emission: a nucleus of a different element; after $\beta$-emission: a nucleus of a different element
  • Bafter $\alpha$-emission: a nucleus of a different element; after $\beta$-emission: a nucleus of the same element
  • Cafter $\alpha$-emission: a nucleus of the same element; after $\beta$-emission: a nucleus of a different element
  • Dafter $\alpha$-emission: a nucleus of the same element; after $\beta$-emission: a nucleus of the same element

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