Practice Types of Radioactive Decay - 6.1 | Chapter 8: Atoms and Nuclei | ICSE Class 12 Physics
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Practice Questions

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Question 1

Easy

What particle is emitted during alpha decay?

💡 Hint: Think of what a helium nucleus consists of.

Question 2

Easy

What is the penetration power of beta particles?

💡 Hint: Consider their ability to go through materials.

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Question 1

What type of particle is emitted during alpha decay?

  • Electron
  • Alpha Particle
  • Neutron

💡 Hint: Consider the components of a helium nucleus.

Question 2

True or False: Gamma decay results in a change in atomic number.

  • True
  • False

💡 Hint: Remember that gamma rays are pure energy.

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Challenge Problems

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Question 1

If Uranium-238 undergoes alpha decay, what element is formed and what are the changes in atomic and mass numbers?

💡 Hint: Consider the changes in protons and neutrons.

Question 2

What would be the stable end-product of a beta-plus decay starting from Carbon-11?

💡 Hint: How does the emission of a positron affect the atomic number?

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