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Question:

The nucleus mnX emits α particle and 2 β particles. The resulting nucleus is:

m𕒸n𕒶Y

m𕒺nZ

m𕒺n𕒸Z

m𕒸nX

Solution:

Emission of α particle decreases mass number by 4 and atomic number by 2. Emission of β particle increases atomic number by 1. Hence, the resulting nucleus is m𕒸nX.