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The number of \(\alpha\)-particles emitted during the radioactive decay chain from \({}^{226}_{88}\text{Ra}\) and ending with \({}^{206}_{82}\text{Pb}\) is
The number of \(\alpha\)-particles emitted during the radioactive decay chain from \({}^{226}_{88}\text{Ra}\) and ending with \({}^{206}_{82}\text{Pb}\) is
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Each \(\alpha\)-decay changes:
\[
A\to A-4,\qquad Z\to Z-2
\]
Updated On: Apr 29, 2026
- \(5\)
- \(4\)
- \(6\)
- \(3\)
- \(2\)
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The Correct Option is A
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