Is it at all possible for a hydrogen nucleus to emit an alpha particle?
A)yes,because alpha particles are the simplest form of radiation
B)no,because it would require the nuclear fission of hydrogen,which is impossible
C)yes,but it does not occur very frequently
D)no,because it does not contain enough nucleons

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Hydrogen nucleus (also known as a proton) only contains one nucleon, which is not sufficient to emit an alpha particle, consisting of two neutrons and two protons. Therefore, it is not possible for the hydrogen nucleus to emit an alpha particle.

Is It at All Possible for a Hydrogen Nucleus to Emit