ICSE Class 10 Physics 2019 Solved Paper
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Is it possible for a hydrogen ( 1 1 H ) nucleus to emit an alpha particle? Give a reason for your answer.
Solution:
No, it is not possible for a hydrogen ( 1 1 H ) nucleus to emit an alpha particle ( 2 4 He ) .
It is because it would mean that the mass number of the daughter nucleus( 2 4 He ) is more than that of the parent nucleus ( 1 1 H ) which is not possible.
It is because it would mean that the mass number of the daughter nucleus
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