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.(90)Th^(232) belongs to III group. It i...

`._(90)Th^(232)` belongs to III group. It items an `alpha`-particle. The daughter element belongs to
a. I group b. II group
III. Group d. IV group

A

a. I group

B

b. II group

C

c. III Group

D

d. IV group

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To solve the question, we need to analyze the decay of thorium-232 (\( _{90}^{232}Th \)) when it emits an alpha particle. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Alpha Particle**: An alpha particle is represented as \( _{2}^{4}He \) or simply \( \alpha \). It consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. 2. **Write the Decay Equation**: When thorium-232 undergoes alpha decay, it loses an alpha particle. The decay can be represented as: \[ _{90}^{232}Th \rightarrow _{88}^{228}Ra + _{2}^{4}He \] Here, \( _{88}^{228}Ra \) is the daughter element formed after the decay. 3. **Determine the Atomic Number and Mass Number of the Daughter Element**: - The atomic number of thorium (Th) is 90. After losing 2 protons (from the alpha particle), the atomic number of the daughter element (radium, Ra) becomes: \[ 90 - 2 = 88 \] - The mass number of thorium is 232. After losing 4 (from the alpha particle), the mass number of the daughter element becomes: \[ 232 - 4 = 228 \] 4. **Identify the Daughter Element**: The daughter element is radium (\( _{88}^{228}Ra \)). 5. **Determine the Group of the Daughter Element**: Radium (Ra) belongs to Group II of the periodic table, known as the alkaline earth metals. ### Conclusion: The daughter element, radium, belongs to Group II. ### Final Answer: The correct option is **b. II group**. ---

To solve the question, we need to analyze the decay of thorium-232 (\( _{90}^{232}Th \)) when it emits an alpha particle. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Identify the Alpha Particle**: An alpha particle is represented as \( _{2}^{4}He \) or simply \( \alpha \). It consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. 2. **Write the Decay Equation**: ...
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