Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

An atom of protactinium-234 is written in nuclide notation as $^{234}_{91}\text{Pa}$.
(a(i))[1]

State how many protons there are in an atom of protactinium-234.

(a(ii))[1]

State how many nucleons are in an atom of protactinium-234.

(b)[1]

State what these different forms of the same element are called.

(c(i))[1]

State what a beta ($\beta$)-particle is.

(c(ii))[3]

Calculate the half-life of protactinium-234m from the data in Fig. 10.1. Make your working clear on the graph or in the space provided.

(c(iii))[1]

Suggest a reason why the half-life of protactinium-234m makes it suitable for this demonstration during a lesson.

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