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To Choose: The correct option.
Answer to Problem 3STP
Option
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
Alpha decay is a kind of radioactive decay in which the atomic nuclei that are unstable releases large amount of energy and at the same time removes the alpha particles.
The alpha particles which are released are called as helium nucleus. The total mass of alpha particles has large and also a positive charge.
When polonium
The nuclear reaction is written as,
In the above reaction, there are
As the Helium has neutrons and protons the alpha decay process leads to decrease in the atomic number by
Conclusion:
Thus, option
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