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Post-UTME Physics 2016 Objective — Question 10

Question 10 of 20 from the Post-UTME Screening (Post-UTME) Physics 2016 Objective paper, with the correct answer and a full explanation.

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226Ra ---> 4He + 222Rn. In the equation above, the change in mass number by the conversion of radium into radon is

  • A. 8
  • B. 2
  • C. 4Correct
  • D. 6

Explanation

Mass number changes from 226 to 222, a change of 4, matching the mass number of the emitted alpha particle (4He).

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