Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

The symbol $^{14}_{6}\text{C}$ denotes the nucleus of a neutral carbon-14 atom.
(a(1))[1]

State how many protons are present in the nucleus of carbon-14.

(a(2))[1]

State how many electrons are orbiting the nucleus of carbon-14.

(a(3))[1]

State how many neutrons are in the nucleus of carbon-14.

(b)[3]

Compare the nucleus of carbon-14 with that of carbon-12, and state how they are alike and how they differ.

(c)[3]

Carbon-14 is used by scientists to estimate the age of very old wood. Estimate the age of the wood sample.

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