-What kind of decay process is occurring in the decay of isotope A to isotope B in the figure shown above?
A)α emission
B)β emission
C)γ emission
D)electron capture or positron emission

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-What kind of decay process is occurring in the decay of isotope A to isotope B in the figure shown above?
A)α emission 
B)β emission 
C)γ emission 
D)electron capture or positron emission

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The atomic number decreases by 2 and the mass number decreases by 4, which is consistent with alpha emission.

-What Kind of Decay Process Is Occurring in the Decay