The number of beta particles emitted by a radioactive substance is twice the number of alpha particles emitted by it. The resulting daughter is an
- isomer of parent
- isotone of parent
- isotope of parent
- isobar of parent
Answer
(3) isotope of parent
Solution
Emission of one particle: A decreases by 4, Z decreases by 2.
Emission of two particles: A unchanged, Z increases by 2.
⇒ Net change: A decreases by 4, Z unchanged.
∴ The daughter has the same atomic number but a different mass number, i.e., it is an isotope of the parent.
Answer: (3)