Radioactive Decays: Alpha, Beta, Gamma
How many alpha and beta particles are emitted when Uranium 92U238 decays to lead 82Pb206?
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Answer: (d)
- After : .
- So the answer is (d) 8 alpha particles and 6 beta particles.
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