A sample of a radioactive substance may decay by the emission of either α-radiation or β-radiation and/or γ-radiation. State the type of radiation, one in each case, that:
- (a)consists of leptons ......................................................................................................................................... [1][1]
- (b)contains quarks ......................................................................................................................................... [1][1]
- (c)cannot be deflected by an electric field ......................................................................................................................................... [1][1]
- (d)has a continuous range of energies, rather than discrete values of energy. ......................................................................................................................................... [1][1]
Mark scheme
Marking points from the official mark scheme (May/June 2019). The mark or mark type is shown in brackets.
- [B1] beta/ẞ
- [B1] alpha/α
- [B1] gamma/γ
- [B1] beta/ẞ
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