Atoms and nuclear radiation

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Question 8
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A radioactive nucleus, PPP, undergoes a series of radioactive decays. The first decay is shown in the grid below: Grid diagram showing decay of nucleus P

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Identify the type of radiation emitted during the decay of nucleus PPP to the new nucleus at (82,210)(82, 210)(82,210).

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The new nucleus at (82,210)(82, 210)(82,210) subsequently undergoes a decay where its atomic number increases to 838383 while its mass number remains 210210210. Write down the type of radiation emitted during this second decay.

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