The isotope ₈₄²¹⁴ Po undergoes one alpha and one beta particle emission sequentially to form an isotope " X… · ABC26IN0743

Subject: Inorganic Chemistry · Chapter: Nuclear Chemistry · Topic: Isotope Applications · Exam: JAM 2005-2022 · Marks: 2 · Difficulty: Medium

The isotope ${ }_{84}^{214} \mathrm{Po}$ undergoes one alpha and one beta particle emission sequentially to form an isotope " X ". The number of neutrons in " $X$ " is ____ .
Answer
Answer (as printed): 127

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Explanation
Answer: 127 — ²¹⁴₈₄Po −α→ ²¹⁰₈₂Pb −β⁻→ ²¹⁰₈₃Bi; neutrons = 210 − 83 = 127.

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