ICSE-X-Physics

12: Radioactivity

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    An imaginary radioactive element 92X235 decays to form X1, X2, X3, X4, X5 and X6 nuclides, by ejecting two β-particles, followed by α-particles and again two β-particles, followed by α-particle. Represent the various nuclear change in the form of equation. State the mass number and atomic number of X6. List the isotopes and isobars in the above nuclear equation.
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    The mass number and atomic number of X6 is 227 and 92 respectively.
    Isotopes:
    (a) 92X234, 92X3231, 92X6227
    (b) 93X1235, 93X4231
    (c) 94X2235, 94X5231
    Isobars:
    (a) 92X235, 93X1235, 94X2235
    (b) 92X3231, 93X4231, 94X5231