Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A radioactive substance undergoes decay by releasing an $\alpha$-particle.
(a(i))[1]

State what the number 4 is called in nuclide notation.

(a(ii))[1]

State what the number 2 is called in nuclide notation.

(b(i))[3]

Use the graph in Fig. 12.1 to determine the half-life of the material. Make it clear how the graph was used to reach your answer.

(b(ii))[1]

On Fig. 12.1, sketch the decay curve for this material.

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