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Target Exam

CUET

Subject

Physics

Chapter

Nuclei

Question:

An atomic nucleus A is composed of 84 protons and 128 neutrons. The nucleus A emits an α-particle and is transformed into a nucleus B. What is the composition of B?

Options:

84 protons and 126 nuetrons

82 protons and 126 nuetrons

82 protons and 128 nuetrons

86 protons and 126 nuetrons

Correct Answer:

82 protons and 126 nuetrons

Explanation:

α-particle is helium with A = 4 and Z = 2. Nucleus B has 128-2 = 126 nuetrons and 84-2 = 82 protons.