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 answerA82 protons and 128 neutrons
- B80 protons and 130 neutrons
- C82 protons and 130 neutrons
- D78 protons and 134 neutrons
Solution

$82 \rightarrow$ Proton $210-82=128$ Neutron
Hence, the correct answer is option: 'A'.