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P6 Radioactivity
Quick questions on Nuclear equations and radioactive emissions - OCR Gateway GCSE Physics A (P6)
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What are not checking both totals?Show answer
The mass numbers and the atomic numbers must each add up to the same value on both sides.
What is q1?Show answer
State what a beta-minus particle is and how it is produced in the nucleus. [2 marks]
What is q2?Show answer
Uranium emits an alpha particle to form thorium (Th). State the mass number and atomic number of the thorium nucleus. [2 marks]
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