Answer:
The mass number of the stable daughter product is 208
Explanation:
First thing's first, we have to write out the equation of the reaction. This is given as;
²³²₉₀Th → 6 ⁴₂α + 4 ⁰₋₁ β + X
In order to obtain the identity of X, we have to obtain it's mass numbers and atomic number.
There is conservation of matter so we expect the mass number to remain the same in both the reactant and products.
Mass Number
Reactant = 232
Product = (6* 4 = 24) + (4 * 0 = 0) + x = 24 + x
since reactant = product
232 = 24 + x
x = 232 - 24 = 208
Atomic Number
Reactant = 90
Product = (6* 2 = 12) + (4 * -1 = -4) + x = 8 + x
since reactant = product
90 = 8 + x
x = 90 - 8 = 82
