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Standard XII
Chemistry
Artificial Radioactivity
zPA→ z-4DA-16...
Question
z
P
A
→
z
−
4
D
A
−
16
In the above radioactive reaction, the number of
α
particles and
β
particles emitted are _______ and _______ respectively.
A
4, 4
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B
6, 6
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C
8, 8
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D
4, 8
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Solution
The correct option is
A
4, 4
Z
P
A
+
4
2
α
4
+
4
0
−
1
β
→
Z
−
4
D
A
−
16
So, 4
α
particles and 4
β
particles are emitted.
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