Can an Element Decay "Backward" in the Periodic Table, to a Lower

question 27

Multiple Choice

Can an element decay "backward" in the periodic table, to a lower atomic number?

• A) No, in fact elements cannot alter their atomic number by radioactive decay.
• B) No, but an element can decay to a higher atomic number.
• C) Yes, by alpha decay.
• D) Yes, by beta decay.
• E) Yes, radioactive decay always causes elements to decay to a lower atomic number.

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