In the process ₉₂²³⁴ U → ₉₀²³⁰ Th+X X is: · ABC26IN0736

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Nuclear Chemistry · Topic: Nuclear Chemistry – General · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Easy

In the process

\[ { }_{92}^{234} \mathrm{U} \longrightarrow{ }_{90}^{230} \mathrm{Th}+\mathrm{X} \]

X is:

(a)$\alpha$ particle

(b)$\beta$-particle

(c)$\beta^{+}$-emission

(d)$\gamma$-emission

Answer

Answer: A ✓ checked by 4AB · confidence high

Explanation

²³⁴U → ²³⁰Th loses 4 mass units and 2 charge units: an α particle.

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