If a Nucleus Decays by Successive α,β,β Particle Emissions,its Atomic

question 30

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus decays by successive α,β,β particle emissions,its atomic number will

• A) decrease by four.
• B) decrease by two.
• C) increase by four.
• D) increase by two.
• E) be unchanged.

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