By natural radioactivity 238 U emits an -particle. The heavy residual nucleus is called UX 1 .

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By natural radioactivity 238U emits an α-particle. The heavy residual nucleus is called UX1. UX1 in turn emits a beta particle. The resultant nucleus is called UX2. Determine the atomic number and mass number for 

(a) UX1 and 

(b) UX2.

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