iS a) «) © @ =i Explain the meaning of EACH of the following terms: (i) Atomic number ii) Mass number (iii) Neutron number ( 3marks) With reference to the symbol “X., write the formula that links the neutron number to the atomic number and the mass number. (A mark) i) Describe the relationship between the shell model of the atom and the periodic table Gi) Explain the meaning of the term ‘isotope’ ( 2 marks) One gram of a living plant containing Carbon-14, decays at about 16 disintegrations per minute. Itis found that one gram of a dead plant decays at 1 disintegration per minute ‘The half-life of Carbon-14 is about 5500 years. Calculate the probable age of the plant. ( S marks) Radioactive Lead decays in three stages to form stable Lead. 213, a9 Stage I Pb > 72Bi Stage II 225i + 72Po 212p9 > 25 Stage III 2p —> SP (Copy the three stages above and complete EACH equation. Gi) Explain why lead is used when handling radioisotopes. ( 4 marks) ‘Total 15 marks GO ON TO THE NEXT PAGE (01238020/ANUARY/F 2009