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12 July, 15:39

To what element does polonium-208 (atomic number 84 decay when it emits an alpha particle?

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  1. 12 July, 16:05
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    Alpha decay means the element loses at Helium particle. Helium-4 (atomic number 2)

    If polonium will lose 2 protons and 2 neutrons, it will become 204 mass, 82 atomic number. which is Lead (Pb).
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