Select the method below that is NOT a legitimate way that an isotope undergoes decay from parent to daughter isotope.

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An isotope cannot undergo decay by capturing an alpha particle because alpha particles have a relatively large mass and charge, making it unlikely for them to be captured by a nucleus. Decay can occur through the loss or capture of beta particles, as well as the loss of alpha particles or other particles such as neutrons or gamma rays.

Select the Method Below That Is NOT a Legitimate Way