Eight α particles and six β particles are emitted from an atom of 238 92U before it achieves stability. Determine the nucleon number of the final product in the chain reaction.
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Eight α particles and six β particles are emitted from an atom of 238 92U before it achieves stability. Determine the nucleon number of the final product in the chain reaction.
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