(B) Radioactivity is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation. Among the given options,$Polonium$ ($Po$,atomic number

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(B) Radioactivity is the process by which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by radiation. Among the given options,$Polonium$ ($Po$,atomic number $84$) is a well-known radioactive element discovered by Marie Curie. Sulphur,Tellurium,and Selenium are non-radioactive elements belonging to Group $16$ of the periodic table.

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Which of the following is a radioactive element?

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Sulphur
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Polonium
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Tellurium
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Selenium

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During a negative $\beta$-decay:

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What is the symbol for the nucleus remaining after $_{20}Ca^{42}$ undergoes $\beta$-emission?

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How many alpha particles are emitted in the nuclear transformation
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The radiations from a naturally occurring radio element,as seen after deflection in a magnetic field in one direction,are

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After the emission of an $\alpha$-particle from the atom $_{92}X^{238}$,the number of neutrons in the resulting atom will be:

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