Question

What is the daughter nuclide in the alpha-decay of 218Po?

Answer 1

The daughter nuclide which is formed as a product in the alpha-decay of Polonium-218 is Lead-214.

- On the decay of Polonium-218 isotope, it emits an alpha particle and forms Lead-214.

- The alpha decay can be described in the form of equation as follows :

²¹⁸Po₈₄  → ²¹⁴Pb₈₂ + ⁴He₂

- This Pb-214 isotope of lead is a radioactive isotope having 82 protons and 214 nucleons.