According to the equation AZ X → Y + 3 α particles, what are the atomic and mass numbers of 'Y'?
Correct answer: A. Z - 6, A - 12
- A. Z - 6, A - 12
- B. Z + 1, A
- C. Z - 2, A - 4
- D. Z + 3, A
Explanation
Option A is correct because the equation shows that 3 alpha particles are emitted from the nucleus. Each alpha particle has a mass number of 4, so the total mass number of the three alpha particles is 3 × 4 = 12. Since alpha particles have an atomic number of 2, the total atomic number of the three alpha particles is 3 × 2 = 6.
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