Concept explainers
(a)
Interpretation:
Nuclide formed after emission of alpha particle and then beta particle from
Concept Introduction:
Alpha particle
General equation for alpha decay is as follows:
Here,
Beta emission
The generic equation of the beta decay is as follows:
Here,
(b)
Interpretation:
Nuclide formed after emission of 3 alpha particle and 2 beta particle from
Concept Introduction:
Refer to part (1).
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