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Complete the following equation describing nuclear decay.

\[\ce{_90^228Th->\alpha { +}}\] _____

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\[\ce{_90^228Th->_2^4\alpha { +} _88^224Ra}\]

Here, α particles is emitted and radium is formed.

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पाठ 15: Structure of Atoms and Nuclei - Exercises [पृष्ठ ३४३]

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पाठ 15 Structure of Atoms and Nuclei
Exercises | Q 14.3 | पृष्ठ ३४३

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