A nucleus ^23892 U emits an alpha particle. The daughter nucleus has nucleon number A and proton number Z:

  1. A = 236, Z = 91
  2. A = 238, Z = 92
  3. A = 234, Z = 90
  4. A = 238, Z = 88
Answer

C) A = 234, Z = 90

Nucleon number and charge are conserved: daughter ^23490X. SLO P-11-F-07 · Knowledge

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