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Quick questions on Nuclear chemistry: radiation types and half-life - SQA National 5 Chemistry

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Name the type of radiation stopped by a sheet of paper. [1 mark]
What is q2?
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A sample with a half-life of 2 hours starts at 800 counts per minute800 \text{ counts per minute}. Find the activity after 6 hours. [2 marks]
What is q3?
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State one use and one danger of nuclear radiation. [2 marks]

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