Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Iodine-131 is a radioactive isotope of iodine. It decays by emitting a $\beta$-particle and a $\gamma$-ray.
(a)[1]

Work out how many neutrons are present in a nucleus of iodine-131.

(b)[1]

Explain what is meant by ionising radiations.

(c)[3]

Use the data in Fig. 8.1 to determine the half-life of iodine-131. Show clearly how you used the graph.

(d)[2]

Calculate the time taken for it to decay to 25% of its starting amount.

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