Describe what changes occur during alpha decay.
A) The mass number and atomic number decrease.
B) The mass number and atomic number increase.
C) The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number decreases.
D) The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number increases.
E) The mass number and atomic number do not change.
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Q5: Write the nuclear equation for the alpha
Q6: Describe what changes occur during beta decay.
A)The
Q7: Write a nuclear equation for the alpha
Q8: Determine the identity of the daughter nuclide
Q9: Which particle has the highest penetrating power?
A)alpha
Q11: Describe what changes occur during positron emission.
A)The
Q12: Which particle has the highest ionizing power?
A)alpha
Q13: Determine the identity of the daughter nuclide
Q14: Describe what changes occur during electron capture.
A)The
Q15: Which of the following statements are true?
A)Gamma
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