When a Nucleus Undergoes Alpha Decay, the Daughter Element Always

question 12

Multiple Choice

When a nucleus undergoes alpha decay, the daughter element always has

• A) less charge than the parent.
• B) the same atomic number as the parent.
• C) more neutrons than the parent.
• D) more electrons than the parent.

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