Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Which equation corresponds to the $\beta$-decay of lead-209?

  • A$^{209}_{82}\text{Pb} + ^0_{-1}\text{e} \rightarrow ^{209}_{83}\text{Bi}$
  • B$^{209}_{82}\text{Pb} + ^0_{-1}\text{e} \rightarrow ^{209}_{81}\text{Tl}$
  • C$^{209}_{82}\text{Pb} \rightarrow ^{209}_{83}\text{Bi} + ^0_{-1}\text{e}$
  • D$^{209}_{82}\text{Pb} \rightarrow ^{209}_{81}\text{Tl} + ^0_{-1}\text{e}$

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