Author Question: In order for an atom to decay to an element that is one greater in atomic number, it can emit A) ... (Read 117 times)

lb_gilbert · **on:** Jul 29, 2018

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