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Radioactive decay: alpha, beta and gamma radiation
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15 AQA GCSE Physics questions on Radioactive decay: alpha, beta and gamma radiation, each with instant feedback and a full examiner-style mark scheme.

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Question 1 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

An alpha particle consists of:

  1. 2 protons and 2 neutrons (a helium nucleus)
  2. 1 electron
  3. A high-energy wave
  4. 1 proton only
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✓ Answer: A2 protons and 2 neutrons (a helium nucleus)
An alpha particle is a helium nucleus — 2 protons and 2 neutrons.
Question 2 · 1 mark · Difficulty 2/3

A beta particle is:

  1. A fast-moving electron from the nucleus
  2. A helium nucleus
  3. A high-energy electromagnetic wave
  4. A neutron
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✓ Answer: AA fast-moving electron from the nucleus
A beta-minus particle is a high-speed electron emitted when a neutron changes into a proton.
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