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Staements I: `._zX^4` undergoes `2 alpha`-decays, `2 beta`-decays (negative `beta`) and `2 gamma`-decays. As a result, the daughter product is `._z._-2X^(A-B)`.
Staements II: In `alpha`-decay, the mass number decreases by 4 unit and atomic number decreases by `2` unit. In `beta`-decay (negative `beta`), the mass number remains unchanged and atomic number increases by `1` unit. In `gamma`-decay, mass number and atomic number remain unchanged.

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Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is a correct explanation for Statement-1.

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Statement-1 is true, Statement-2: is true, Statement-2 is NOT a correct explanation for Statement-1.

C

Statement-1 is true but statement-2 is false

D

Statement-1 is false, Statement-2 is true

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To solve the problem, we need to analyze the changes in the atomic and mass numbers of the parent atom \( _zX^A \) after it undergoes the specified decays. ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Initial Values**: - We start with a parent atom \( _zX^A \) where \( A \) is the mass number and \( z \) is the atomic number. 2. **Alpha Decay**: - In alpha decay, the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number decreases by 2. - Since there are 2 alpha decays: - Mass number after 2 alpha decays: \( A - 2 \times 4 = A - 8 \) - Atomic number after 2 alpha decays: \( z - 2 \times 2 = z - 4 \) 3. **Beta Decay**: - In beta decay (negative beta), the mass number remains unchanged, while the atomic number increases by 1. - Since there are 2 beta decays: - Mass number remains: \( A - 8 \) - Atomic number after 2 beta decays: \( (z - 4) + 2 = z - 2 \) 4. **Gamma Decay**: - In gamma decay, there is no change in either the mass number or the atomic number. - Therefore, after 2 gamma decays: - Mass number remains: \( A - 8 \) - Atomic number remains: \( z - 2 \) 5. **Final Daughter Product**: - After all the decays, the daughter product can be represented as \( _{z-2}X^{A-8} \). ### Conclusion The final daughter product after the specified decays is \( _{z-2}X^{A-8} \), which confirms that Statement I is incorrect as it states the daughter product should be \( _{z}X^{(A-B)} \) instead of \( _{z-2}X^{(A-8)} \). Statement II is correct as it accurately describes the changes in atomic and mass numbers during alpha, beta, and gamma decays. ### Final Answer - Statement I: False - Statement II: True ---

To solve the problem, we need to analyze the changes in the atomic and mass numbers of the parent atom \( _zX^A \) after it undergoes the specified decays. ### Step-by-Step Solution 1. **Identify the Initial Values**: - We start with a parent atom \( _zX^A \) where \( A \) is the mass number and \( z \) is the atomic number. 2. **Alpha Decay**: ...
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