PHYSICS

JAMB 2014 - Question 48

Physics 2014 JAMB Past Questions - Question 48: when 210/82Pb decays to 206/80Ph it emits

when 210/82Pb decays to 206/80Ph it emits
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Correct Answer

A

Explanation

when the alpha particle is emitted, the daughter nuclei has mass number decreased by units and atomic number decreased by 2 units. 210p/82b 206p/80b + 4/2He + energyWhen 210/82Pb decays to 206/80Ph, it emits an alpha particle.