Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

Which statement about alpha decay is correct?

  • AThe nucleus loses electrons.
  • BThe nucleus changes to that of a different element.
  • CThe nucleus does not decay until after one half-life.
  • DAfter two half-lives, alpha decay always stops.

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