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JEE Mains · Physics · STD 12 - Nuclei
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How many alpha and beta particles are emitted when Uranium \({ }_{92} U ^{238}\) decays to lead \({ }_{82} Pb ^{206}\) ?

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(D) \(8\) alpha particles and \(6\) beta particles

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\({ }_{92}^{238} U \rightarrow{ }_{2}^{4} He +6_{-1}^{0} e +{ }_{82}^{206} Pb\)

\(8 \alpha\) particles and \(6 \beta\) particles are emitted.

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