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Date May 2011 Marks available 1 Reference code 11M.1.SL.TZ2.27
Level Standard level Paper Paper 1 Time zone Time zone 2
Command term Question number 27 Adapted from N/A

Question

Which of the following processes leads to the production of a nucleus of plutonium-239 from a nucleus of uranium-238?

 

  1. Neutron capture by uranium nucleus

  2. Radioactive decay of uranium nucleus

  3. Electron capture by uranium nucleus

  4. Nuclear ssion of uranium nucleus

Markscheme

A

Examiners report

 The favourite response was the correct one, A. Many teachers, however, pointed out that both A and B could be construed as correct depending upon ones understanding of ‘leads to’ in the stem. Both responses were therefore accepted as correct.

Syllabus sections

Core » Topic 8: Energy production » 8.1 – Energy sources
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