Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Radioactive substances can give out $\alpha$-particles or $\beta$-particles. Which statement correctly describes the effect of these emissions?

  • ABoth $\alpha$-particles and $\beta$-particles cause the nucleus to change into that of a different chemical element.
  • BNeither $\alpha$-particles nor $\beta$-particles cause the nucleus to change into that of a different chemical element.
  • COnly $\alpha$-particles cause the nucleus to change into that of a different chemical element.
  • DOnly $\beta$-particles cause the nucleus to change into that of a different chemical element.

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