Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

(a)[2]

State two contrasts between nuclear fission and nuclear fusion.

(b(i))[2]

Explain why a source of γ-rays used in this way should not have a half-life that is shorter or longer than about 6 hours.

(b(ii))[3]

Complete the nuclide equation shown for this decay. $^{99}_{42}\text{Mo} \rightarrow \ldots\ldots\, \text{Tc} + \ldots\ldots\, \beta$

(b(iii))[1]

State one more medical use of radioactive nuclides.

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