An isotope with atomic number 95 and mass number 231 emits a

An isotope with atomic number 95 and mass number 231 emits an alpha particle. What are the atomic and mass numbers of the resultant atom?

An Atom of nickel with a mass number of 63 emits a beta particle. What are the atomic and mass numbers of the resultant atom?

Solution

Q1: atomic no. =93 mass no. =227 Q2: atomic no. = 29 and mass no. = 63