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CSEC Physics · 1996 · Paper 2 · Question 3(c)(ii)

When carbon-14 decays by β emission, it becomes an isotope of nitrogen. The mass of a carbon-14 nucleus is 2.324538 × 10⁻²⁶ kg, and the mass of a nitrogen-14 nucleus is 2.324510 × 10⁻²⁶ kg.

Determine the energy released when one carbon-14 nucleus decays. (c = 3.00 × 10⁸ m s⁻¹)

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  1. 3(a)Complete the diagram to show the correct number of electrons in the outer shell of the atom.[1 mark]
  2. 3(a)(i)State the name of the other particles in the nucleus.[1 mark]
  3. 3(a)(ii)The nuclide can be represented by the symbol ^A_Z C. State what A is known as and give its value.[2 marks]
  4. 3(a)(iii)State what Z is known as and give its value.[2 marks]
  5. 3(b)(i)On Figure 5, draw the decay curve for 4 g of carbon-14. Label the graph clearly.[2.5 marks]
  6. 3(b)(ii)On Figure 5, draw the decay curve for 4 g of carbon-15. Label the graph clearly.[2.5 marks]
  7. 3(c)(i)Calculate the difference in mass between nuclei of carbon-14 and nitrogen-14.[1 mark]

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