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lb_gilbert

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In order for an atom to decay to an element that is one greater in atomic number, it can emit
 
  A) one alpha particle and 3 beta particles.
  B) one positron and 2 beta particles.
  C) one beta particle.
  D) all of the above
  E) none of the above

Question 2

When uranium emits an alpha particle, the result is
 
  A) thorium.
  B) protactinium.
  C) neptunium.
  D) none of the above


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Reply #1 on: Jul 29, 2018
Answer to Question 1

Answer: D

Answer to Question 2

Answer: A


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
:D TYSM

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