Question

How many alpha and beta particles are emitted when Uranium ₉₂U²³⁸ decays to lead ₈₂Pb²⁰⁶?

(A) 3 alpha particles and 5 beta particles

(B) 6 alpha particles and 4 beta particles

(C) 4 alpha particles and 5 beta particles

(D) 8 alpha particles and 6 beta particles

Answer 1

(D) 8 alpha particles and 6 beta particles

8α particles and 6ß particles are emitted.