What type of radiation is emitted when polonium-212 forms lead-208?

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Kurtis Streutker · Answer 1 · 2020-08-03T19:46:47+0000

Answer:

Alpha radiation

Step-by-step explanation:

Polonium-212 decays to lead-208 by emission of an alpha particle according to the following equation.

²¹²₈₄ Po →²⁰⁸₈₂ Pb +⁴₂ He + Energy.

Te alpha particle is a helium particle. It has 2 protons and 2 neutrons.