(a) List two properties of alpha particles. (b) X is an element which exists as an isotopic mixture containing 90% of \(^{39}_{19} X\) and 10% of \(^{41}_{1...

Question 1 Report

(a) List two properties of alpha particles.

(b) X is an element which exists as an isotopic mixture containing 90% of \(^{39}_{19} X\) and 10% of \(^{41}_{19}X\).

(i) How many neutrons are present in the isotope \(^{41}_{19}X\)?

(ii) Calculate the mean relative atomic mass of X.