ABC26IN0215 · Nuclear Chemistry

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Nuclear Chemistry · Topic: Nuclear Reactions Q Value · Exam: CSIR-NET 2020 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

A and B 3. B and C 2. A and C 4. C only
(a)92Y238
(b)91Y238
(c)93Y236
(d)94Y238
Answer
Answer (as printed): B
Explanation
With the addition of an $\alpha$ particle, atomic mass increases by 4 and atomic number increases by 2. With the addition of a $\beta$ particle, atomic number decreases by 1, and with the release of a $\beta^{+}$ particle, atomic number decreases by 1. Atomic mass of Y $= 234+4$ (due to addition of $\alpha$) $=238$ Atomic number of Y $= 92-1$ (due to addition of $\beta^{-}$) $-2$ (due to release of $\beta^{+}$) $+2$ (due to addition of $\alpha$) $=91$ Thus, the resulting nucleus is $^{238}_{91}\mathrm{Y}$.

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