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AP EAMCET · PHYSICS · Nuclear Physics

In the Uranium radioactive series, the initial nucleus is \({ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}\) and final nucleus is \({ }_{82}^{206} \mathrm{~Pb}\). When the Uranium nucleus decays to lead, the number of \(\alpha\)-particles emitted is .......... and the number of \(\beta\)-particles emitted is ____.

  1. A 6,8
  2. B 8,6
  3. C 16,6
  4. D 32,2
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(B) 8,6

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According to question, Initial nuclei \(={ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}\) Final nuclei \(={ }_{82}^{206} \mathrm{~Pb}\) Change in atomic number \(=92-82=10\) When an \(\alpha\)-particle emits from a nuclei, then its atomic number is decreased by 2 units and atomic mass is decreased…