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james0929

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In a smoke detector americium (A = 95) transmutes to neptunium (A = 93) by
 
  A) beta emission.
  B) alpha emission.
  C) gamma emission.
  D) none of the above

Question 2

Pure elements can be transformed into entirely different elements by
 
  A) radioactive decay.
  B) transmutation.
  C) both of these
  D) neither of these


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

Answer: B

Answer to Question 2

Answer: C


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Reply 2 on: Jul 29, 2018
Wow, this really help

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Gracias!

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