WAEC - Physics (2000 - No. 43)

A nuclide \(^{202}_{84} Y\) emits in succession an \(\alpha-particle\) and a \(\beta-particle\). The atomic number of the resulting nuclide is
198
83
82
80

Explanation

\(^{202}_{84} Y\) → \(^4_2\)He + \(^0_{-1}\)e + \(^{98}_{83}\)X

Therefore, the atomic number of the resulting nuclide = 83.

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