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How many alpha (α) and beta (β-) particles are emitted when a Uranium nucleus 92U238 decays to a stable Lead nucleus 82Pb206?
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- 13 alpha particles and 5 beta particles
- 26 alpha particles and 2 beta particles
- 34 alpha particles and 5 beta particles
- 48 alpha particles and 6 beta particles✓
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8 alpha particles and 6 beta particles
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