JAMB Physics 2007 Objective — Question 13

Question 13 of 50 from the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board (JAMB) Physics 2007 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

The nuclear reactions described by 235/92 W -> 235/93 X -> 231/91 Y, the particles emitted are respectively

A. beta and beta
B. beta and alphaCorrect
C. alpha and beta
D. alpha and alpha

Explanation

235/92 W -> 235/93 X emits a beta particle (electron); 235/93 X -> 231/91 Y emits an alpha particle (helium nucleus).

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