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WAEC Physics 2016 Objective — Question 46

Question 46 of 50 from the West African Examinations Council (WAEC) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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46. How many beta particle(s) are emitted in the radioactive decay of ⁱ⁹⁸₇₉Au → ⁱ⁹⁸₈₀Hg? A. 1 B. 2 C. 3 D. 5

  • A. 1Correct
  • B. 2
  • C. 3
  • D. 5

Explanation

By conservation of mass number and applying the beta decay equation, 1 beta particle is emitted.

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