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Can an element decay forward in the periodic table, to a higher atomic number?
 
  A) No, in fact elements cannot alter their atomic number by radioactive decay.
  B) No, but an element can decay to a lower atomic number.
  C) Yes, by alpha decay.
  D) Yes, this can occur by means of both beta decay and alpha decay.
  E) Yes, by beta decay.

Question 2

Smokestacks i.e., the tall stacks attached to many electric generating plants emit mostly
 
  A) cow dung.
  B) carbon dioxide.
  C) water vapor.
  D) soot.
  E) oxides of sulfur.



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Answer to Question 1

E

Answer to Question 2

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appyboo

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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Excellent


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