94 Pu 244 is a radioactive nuclide. When one of these atoms undergoes spontaneous fission,82Pb 208, is the daughter along with 6 beta particles and some alpha particles. How many alpha particles are emitted per plutonium atom? 12 18

94 Pu 244 is a radioactive nuclide. When one of these atoms undergoes spontaneous fission,82Pb 208, is the daughter along with 6 beta particles and some alpha particles. How many alpha particles are emitted per plutonium atom? 12 18

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94 Pu 244
is a radioactive nuclide. When one of these atoms undergoes spontaneous
fission,82Pb 208, is the daughter along with 6 beta particles and some alpha particles.
How many alpha particles are emitted per plutonium atom?
12
18

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