A polonium atom has 84 protons, 124 neutrons, and 84 electrons. What will it change to during alpha decay? A. A lead atom with 82 protons, 122 neutrons, and 84 electrons B. A bismuth atom with 83 protons, 123 neutrons, and 84 electrons C. A polonium atom with 84 protons, 124 neutrons, and 85 electrons D. An astatine atom with 85 protons, 123 neutrons, and 84 electrons

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27 December, 01:59

A polonium atom has 84 protons, 124 neutrons, and 84 electrons. What will it change to during alpha decay? A. A lead atom with 82 protons, 122 neutrons, and 84 electrons B. A bismuth atom with 83 protons, 123 neutrons, and 84 electrons C. A polonium atom with 84 protons, 124 neutrons, and 85 electrons D. An astatine atom with 85 protons, 123 neutrons, and 84 electrons

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Finley Sweeney · Answer 1

I think the correct answer would be A. When a polonium atom with 84 protons, 124 neutrons, and 84 electrons undergoes alpha decay, a lead atom would be produced with 82 protons, 122 neutrons, and 84 electrons together with an alpha particle having two protons and two neutrons.