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If an atom of polonium-218 were to undergo alpha emission, followed by two beta emissions, which nuclide would result?

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Alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons while beta particle consists of electrons. So one time of alpha emission. the result nuclide is Pb-214.
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