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A general a-decay from a parent nucleus A₂X may be indicated as: A₂X (A+4) (2+2) Y+42He A₂X (A+4), (Z-2) Y+4₂He O A₂X (A-4) (2+2) Y+42He (Z-2) Y+42He AZX→ (A-4),

A general a-decay from a parent nucleus A₂X may be indicated as: A₂X (A+4) (2+2) Y+42He A₂X (A+4), (Z-2) Y+4₂He O A₂X (A-4) (2+2) Y+42He (Z-2) Y+42He AZX→ (A-4),

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### Understanding Alpha Decay Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a parent nucleus emits an alpha particle (consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons), resulting in a daughter nucleus that has a different atomic number and mass number. This process can be represented symbolically. #### Alpha Decay Equation Consider a parent nucleus \( A_Z^X \), where \( A \) is the mass number, \( Z \) is the atomic number, and \( X \) is the chemical symbol of the element. The general form for denoting an alpha decay can be written as: \[ A_Z^X \rightarrow A'_{Z'}Y + \alpha \] Here, \( \alpha \) or \( ^4_2He \) represents the alpha particle. #### Multiple Choices for Explanation The following are four different ways to indicate the alpha decay of a parent nucleus \( A_Z^X \). The correct form needs to be identified: 1. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z+2)}Y + ^4_2He \) 2. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z-2)}Y + ^4_2He \) 3. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A-4)}_{(Z+2)}Y + ^4_2He \) 4. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A-4)}_{(Z-2)}Y + ^4_2He \) #### Explanation of Choices - **Choice 1:** \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z+2)}Y + ^4_2He \) - This choice suggests that the daughter nucleus has a mass number \( (A+4) \) and an atomic number \( (Z+2) \). This does not correctly represent alpha decay, as the mass number should decrease by 4 and the atomic number should decrease by 2. - **Choice 2:** \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z-2)}Y + ^4_2He \) - This choice incorrectly suggests that the mass number increases by 4 instead of decreasing by 4. - **Choice 3:** \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A-4)}_{(
Transcribed Image Text:### Understanding Alpha Decay Alpha decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a parent nucleus emits an alpha particle (consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons), resulting in a daughter nucleus that has a different atomic number and mass number. This process can be represented symbolically. #### Alpha Decay Equation Consider a parent nucleus \( A_Z^X \), where \( A \) is the mass number, \( Z \) is the atomic number, and \( X \) is the chemical symbol of the element. The general form for denoting an alpha decay can be written as: \[ A_Z^X \rightarrow A'_{Z'}Y + \alpha \] Here, \( \alpha \) or \( ^4_2He \) represents the alpha particle. #### Multiple Choices for Explanation The following are four different ways to indicate the alpha decay of a parent nucleus \( A_Z^X \). The correct form needs to be identified: 1. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z+2)}Y + ^4_2He \) 2. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z-2)}Y + ^4_2He \) 3. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A-4)}_{(Z+2)}Y + ^4_2He \) 4. \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A-4)}_{(Z-2)}Y + ^4_2He \) #### Explanation of Choices - **Choice 1:** \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z+2)}Y + ^4_2He \) - This choice suggests that the daughter nucleus has a mass number \( (A+4) \) and an atomic number \( (Z+2) \). This does not correctly represent alpha decay, as the mass number should decrease by 4 and the atomic number should decrease by 2. - **Choice 2:** \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A+4)}_{(Z-2)}Y + ^4_2He \) - This choice incorrectly suggests that the mass number increases by 4 instead of decreasing by 4. - **Choice 3:** \( A_Z^X \rightarrow A^{(A-4)}_{(
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