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the nucleus of an atom of Bi-210 (atomic number-83) emits a B-particle and becomes a polonium nuclide. Write the equations for the number change described.

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${}_{83}B i^{210} \to {}_{84}P o^{210} + {}_{- 1}β^{0}$

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