An element of nuclear number A and proton number Z emits an alpha particle from its nucleus. The nucleon number and the proton number of the new element formed are respectively
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Correct Answer: Option E
Explanation:
Let the element be S and the element formed after emission be X.
\(\implies ^{A} _{Z}S \to ^{4} _{2}He + X\)
\(\therefore X = ^{A - 4} _{Z - 2}X\).
Let the element be S and the element formed after emission be X.
\(\implies ^{A} _{Z}S \to ^{4} _{2}He + X\)
\(\therefore X = ^{A - 4} _{Z - 2}X\).