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Atoms and Nuclei question

2018 · Shift 2 · Q40

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Atoms and Nuclei
2018 · Shift 2 · Q40

Atoms and Nuclei question

2018 · Shift 2 · Q40

JEE AdvancedPhysicsAtoms and NucleiMultiple correct+4 / −1

In a radioactive decay chain,

{}_{90}^{232}Th

nucleus decays to

{}_{82}^{212}Pb

nucleus. Let

{N_\alpha }

and

{N_\beta }

be the number of

\alpha

and

{\beta ^ - }

particles, respectively, emitted in this decay process. Which of the following statements is (are) true?

A
${N_\alpha } = 5$
B
${N_\alpha } = 6$
C
${N_\beta } = 2$
D
${N_\beta } = 4$

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