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A uranium nucleus `U-238` of atomic number`92` emits two `alpha`- particles and two `beta`-particles and trasnforms into a thorium nucleus. What is the mass number and atomic number of the thorium nucleus so produced?

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the mass number and atomic number of the thorium nucleus produced when a uranium-238 nucleus emits two alpha particles and two beta particles. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the initial parameters:** - The mass number (A) of uranium-238 (U-238) is 238. - The atomic number (Z) of uranium is 92. ...
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CENGAGE PHYSICS ENGLISH-NUCLEAR PHYSICS-Exercise 5.2
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  2. .(92)U^(238) absorbs a neutron. The product emits an electron. This pr...

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  19. Refer to illustration 5.10, the energy released by the alpha - decay o...

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