For Alpha Decay to Cause a Loss in Mass, Such

question 3

Multiple Choice

For alpha decay to cause a loss in mass, such as that in the uranium 238 conversion to thorium 234, what must the atomic weight of the alpha particle be?

• A) 0
• B) 2
• C) 4
• D) 6

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