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  1. What is the respective number of α and β-particles emitted in the following radioactive decay 200X90168X80?
    1. 6 and 8
    2. 6 and 6
    3. 8 and 8
    4. 8 and 6
Correct Option: D

200X90168Y80.
We know that
200X90 → n2He4 + m- 1β0 + 168Y80.
Therefore, in this process,
200 = 4n + 168

or n =
200 - 168
= 8.
4

Also, 90 = 2n – m + 80
​or, m = 2n + 80 – 90 = (2 × 8 + 80 – 90) = 6. ​
Thus,  respective number of α and β-particles will be 8 and 6.



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