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Question
An atomic nucleus A is composed of 84 protons and 128 neutrons. It emits an α-particle and is transformed into nucleus B. Write down the composition of B.
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Solution
A emits an α-particle, so in the nucleus of B, neutrons will be 128 – 2 = 126 and protons will be 84 – 2 = 82.
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