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${ }_{92}^{238} \mathrm{U}$ emits $8 \alpha$-particles and $6 \beta$-particles. The neutron/proton ratio in the product nucleus is
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$62 / 41$
${ }_{92} \mathrm{U}^{238} \stackrel{-8 \alpha}{-6 \beta}{ }_{82} X^{206}$
Number of protons $=82$
Number of neutrons $=124$
Neutron/proton ratio in the product nucleus $=\frac{124}{82}=\frac{62}{41}$
Number of protons $=82$
Number of neutrons $=124$
Neutron/proton ratio in the product nucleus $=\frac{124}{82}=\frac{62}{41}$
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