Nuclear Physics And Radioactivity Question 510
Question: A radioactive nucleus $ _{92}X^{235} $ decays to $ _{91}Y^{231} $ . Which of the following particles are emitted
Options:
A) One alpha and one electron
B) Two deuterons and one positron
C) One alpha and one proton
D) One proton and four neutrons
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Answer:
Correct Answer: A
Solution:
[a] $ _{92}X^{235} \rightarrow \alpha _{90}X^{231}$ $\rightarrow _{-1}e^{0} _{91}Y^{231} $