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1.

Which will be the unknown nucleus formed when 22Ne10 decays into two α-particles and an unknown nucleus?

A. Fluorine
B. Carbon
C. Neon
D. Oxygen
Answer» C. Neon
2.

Emission of β-rays in radioactive decay results in the change of either mass or charge.

A. True
B. False
Answer» C.
3.

Find the probability that the nucleus of 87Ra221 undergoes decay after three half-lives if it’s a radioactive substance that has a half-life of 6 days.

A. 1/6
B. 5/6
C. 7/8
D. 1/2
Answer» D. 1/2
4.

The electron emitted in β – radiation originates from where?

A. Inner orbits of atoms
B. Free electrons existing in nuclei
C. The decay of a neutron in nuclei
D. Photon escaping from the nucleus
Answer» D. Photon escaping from the nucleus