Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Radioactive decay leads to the release of $\alpha$-particles, $\beta$-particles and $\gamma$-radiation. Which kinds of emission cause a nucleus to become that of a different element?

  • A$\alpha$-particle emission and $\beta$-particle emission
  • B$\alpha$-particle emission and $\gamma$-radiation emission
  • C$\beta$-particle emission and $\gamma$-radiation emission
  • D$\gamma$-radiation emission only

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