Q42 / 60 · KVPY 2011 (SA) · Physics

A nucleus of lead $\mathrm{Pb}_{82}^{214}$ emits two electrons followed by an alpha particle. The resulting nucleus will have

  • Correct answer
    A
    82 protons and 128 neutrons
  • B
    80 protons and 130 neutrons
  • C
    82 protons and 130 neutrons
  • D
    78 protons and 134 neutrons

Solution

Figure
$82 \rightarrow$ Proton $210-82=128$ Neutron

Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.

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