Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Carbon-14 is a radioactive element. Fig. 12.1 shows the radioactive decay curve for carbon-14.
(a)[2]

Describe what the term radioactive means.

(b(i))[1]

Use the information in Fig. 12.1 to fill in the table. The first entry has already been completed for you.

(b(ii))[1]

Find the half-life of carbon-14.

(c)[2]

Calculate the mass of iodine isotope left in the sample after 16 days.

(d)[1]

State one safety precaution used by people who work with radioactive sources.

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