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A radioactive element X92242 emits two α-particles, one electron and two positrons. The product nucleus is represented by YP234. The value of P is ______.
PhysicsNuclear PhysicsJEE MainJEE Main 2023 (29 Jan Shift 1)
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The correct answer is: 87

When a radioactive nucleus emits 1 α-particle, its mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number decreases by 2. During positron emission, the mass number remains unchanged but the atomic number decreases by 1. Similarly, during electron emission, the mass number remains unchanged but the atomic number decreases by 1.

So, the value of P=92-2-2+1-1-1

P=92-5

P=87.

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