Polonium-210, which decays by $\alpha$ emission, is a fatal toxin. What is the product nuclide from this nuclear process?

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Polonium-210 decays by alpha emission, which means it emits an alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons). This results in a decrease of 2 in its atomic number (from 84 to 82, leading to lead) and a decrease of 4 in its mass number (from 210 to 206), making lead-206 the product nuclide.

Polonium-210, Which Decays By α\alphaα Emission, Is a Fatal Toxin

Polonium-210, Which Decays By $\alpha$ Emission, Is a Fatal Toxin