The daughter nucleus after α-decay of ₆C¹⁰ will be ____?
Everyday Science / Chemistry — Multiple-choice practice
- A. ₄Be⁶
- B. ₂He³
- C. ₄Be⁵
- D. None of these
Correct answer
₄Be⁶
Explanation
Explanation Alpha decay reduces both the atomic number by 2 and the mass number by 4 . Carbon-10 ( ₆C¹⁰ ) undergoes α-decay , emitting a ₂He⁴ particle, leaving behind ₄Be⁶ as the daughter nucleus .
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