Physics

Physics

Problem

Starting from 92238U^{238}_{92}\text{U}, a series of nn α\alpha–decays and mm β−\beta^{-}–decays produces a nucleus of mass number 222 and atomic number 86. Which pair (n, m)(n,\,m) satisfies this transformation? a) (5, 0)(5,\,0) b) (4, 1)(4,\,1) c) (4, 2)(4,\,2) d) (3, 2)(3,\,2)

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