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Determine X and Y in the following transformations. (i) 4Be9 + α → X (ii) 92U235 + 0n1 → 50Ba141 + Y + 30n1

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(i) 4Be9 + 2He4 → 6C13 [α = 2He4]

∴ X = 6C13

(ii) 92U235 + 0n150Ba141 + Y + 30n1

Equating atomic number on both sides we get, 

235 + 1 = 141 + A + 3 

236 = 144 + A 

∴ A = 236 – 144 

= 92 

Equating atomic number on both sides are get 

92 + 0 = 56 + 2 + 0 

Z = 92 – 56 = 36

∴ Y is 36K92



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