When 90Th228 transforms to 83Bi212, then the number of the emitted α -and β -particles is, respectively
A
8α,7β
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B
4α,7β
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C
4α,4β
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D
4α,1β
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Solution
The correct option is D4α,1β Z=90ThA=228→Z=83BiA′=212 Number of α -particles emitted nα=A−A′4=228−2124=4 Number of β -particles emitted nβ=2nα−Z+Z′=2×4−90+83=1