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Question
If a nucleus x emits one α particle and one β (negative β) particle in succession, then the daughter nucleus will have which of the following configurations?
Options
A.A − 4 nucleons
B.4 nucleons
C.A − Z − 3 nucleons
D.Z − 2 nucleons
Solution
The total number of nucleons will be A - 4 and the number of neutrons will be A - Z - 3.
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