Question
Question: An element A decays into element C by a two step process : A ® B + <sub>2</sub>He<sup>4</sup> B ® ...
An element A decays into element C by a two step process :
A ® B + 2He4
B ® C + 2e–
Then-
A
A and B are isotopes
B
A and B are isobars
C
A and C are isotopes
D
A and C are isobars
Answer
A and C are isotopes
Explanation
Solution
yAx ® y–2Bx–4 + 2He4
y–2Bx–4 ® yCx–4 + 2 –1e0