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Question 109
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A nucleus changes from 86220Rn{}^{220}_{86}\mathrm{Rn}86220​Rn to 84212Po{}^{212}_{84}\mathrm{Po}84212​Po through a series of alpha and beta-minus decays. Which particles carry away the missing nucleons and balance the total charge?

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A

two alpha particles and two beta-minus particles

B

four alpha particles and two beta-minus particles

C

four alpha particles and four beta-minus particles

D

two alpha particles and four beta-minus particles

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