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Uses and dangers of radioactivity: Edexcel GCSE Combined Science questions

Every Edexcel GCSE Combined Science exam question on Uses and dangers of radioactivity (specification points 6.29, 6.31–6.32), 2018–2025, with its mark scheme and examiner’s report.

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  1. Q4(c)(i)

    June 2024 · Physics Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markUses and dangers of radioactivity
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  2. Q4(a)(i)

    June 2022 · Physics Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markUses and dangers of radioactivity
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  3. Q6(a)

    November 2021 · Physics Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksUses and dangers of radioactivity
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  4. Q6(b)

    November 2021 · Physics Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksUses and dangers of radioactivity
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  5. Q6(d)

    November 2021 · Physics Paper 1 Foundation

    6 marksUses and dangers of radioactivity
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  6. Q5(d)

    November 2020 · Physics Paper 1 Higher

    2 marksUses and dangers of radioactivity
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  7. Q3(c)(ii)

    November 2020 · Physics Paper 1 Foundation

    2 marksUses and dangers of radioactivity
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  8. Q3(b)(i)

    June 2019 · Physics Paper 1 Foundation

    1 markUses and dangers of radioactivity
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All 8 questions on Uses and dangers of radioactivity, as a list
  1. June 2024, Physics Paper 1 Foundation, Q4(c)(i) (1 mark): State one safety precaution the teacher should take. (1)
  2. June 2022, Physics Paper 1 Foundation, Q4(a)(i) (1 mark): State one way that radioactivity can be dangerous to humans. (1)
  3. November 2021, Physics Paper 1 Higher, Q6(a) (2 marks): Sometimes food can become contaminated with radioactive substances. Describe the harmful effects of eating food contaminated with radioactive substances. (2)
  4. November 2021, Physics Paper 1 Higher, Q6(b) (2 marks): Gamma radiation can be used in food processing to irradiate food. Explain why some food is irradiated with gamma radiation. (2)
  5. November 2021, Physics Paper 1 Foundation, Q6(d) (6 marks): Exposing people to radioactive sources can be dangerous. Describe the dangers of exposure to radioactive sources and what can be done to protect hospital staff
  6. November 2020, Physics Paper 1 Higher, Q5(d) (2 marks): Explain what can happen to the body if a person has a prolonged exposure to gamma rays. (2)
  7. November 2020, Physics Paper 1 Foundation, Q3(c)(ii) (2 marks): State two precautions the teacher must take to protect herself from the effects of radioactivity. (2) 1 2
  8. June 2019, Physics Paper 1 Foundation, Q3(b)(i) (1 mark): State one way in which radioactive isotopes can be harmful to people. (1)

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