The radioisotope 235 92 U decays by emitting two alpha particles, three beta particles and

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JAMB 2010

The radioisotope23592U decays by emitting two alpha particles, three beta particles and a gamma ray. What is the mass and atomic number of the resulting element?

  • A) 215 and 88
  • B) 91 and 227
  • C) 227 and 91
  • D) 92 and 238

Correct Answer: C) 227 and 91



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