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Question
The reaction represented by the equation ²¹⁰Po → ²⁰⁶Pb + ______ is an example of
Correct Answer
Option A is the correct answer.
Detailed Explanation
The mass number decreases by 4 (210 → 206) and the atomic number decreases by 2 (84 → 82 for Po to Pb). This is alpha decay, which emits an alpha particle (⁴₂He).
Hint
A decrease in A by 4 and Z by 2 indicates alpha decay.