Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

(a(i))[1]

State, in nuclide notation, the symbol for an iron nucleus (atomic symbol Fe) with nucleon number 56 and proton number 26.

(a(ii))[2]

State, using nuclide notation, the symbol for a platinum nucleus (atomic symbol Pt) that contains 78 protons and 118 neutrons.

(b(i))[3]

Write down the nuclear equation that shows this radioactive decay.

(b(ii))[3]

Predict how many plutonium-238 atoms in the sample decay over 270 years.

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