What will be the atomic number and mass of product element B respectively if an atomic number and atomic mass of element A is 92 and 238 respectively? A → B + 22He4
What will be the atomic number and mass of product element B respectively if an atomic number and atomic mass of element A is 92 and 238 respectively? A → B + 22He4 Correct Answer 88, 230
The correct answer is 88, 230
Concept:
- Alpha Radioactive decay:
- α-decay is a type of radioactive decay.
- In this, an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle i.e helium nucleus and another element with energy.
- It decreases the atomic number by 2 and atomic mass by 4.
Explanation:
- The given reaction is the reaction of Alpha Radioactive Decay.
- The Alpha particle is a helium nucleus 42He.
- eg. 23892U → 23490Th + 42He
- If element A has atomic no - 92
- Then element B has atomic no = 92 - 2 * 2 = 88
- Mass of element B = 238 - 2 * 4 = 230
Notes:
- Beta Radioactive Decay:
- Nucleus decays spontaneously by emitting an electron or a positron.
- eg. 3215P → 3216S + e– + v–
- In this decay atomic number of product, elements increase by one.
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