Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

An isotope of polonium is represented by the nuclide notation $^{218}_{84}\text{Po}$. The nucleus of this isotope undergoes decay by releasing an $\alpha$-particle. After that, a $\beta$-particle is emitted and nuclide X is formed. What notation represents nuclide X?

  • A$^{214}_{81}\text{X}$
  • B$^{213}_{82}\text{X}$
  • C$^{213}_{83}\text{X}$
  • D$^{214}_{83}\text{X}$

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