Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Radon-222 is a radioactive gas that gives off alpha ($\alpha$) particles. Its nuclide notation is $^{222}_{86}\text{Rn}$.
(a(i))[1]

State the number of protons present in one nucleus of radon-222.

(a(ii))[1]

Determine the number of neutrons in one nucleus of radon-222.

(b)[3]

Calculate the half-life of radon-222.

(c)[2]

Radon gas is one source of background radiation. Name two other sources that contribute significantly to background radiation.

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