Is It at All Possible for a Hydrogen Nucleus to Emit

question 109

Multiple Choice

Is it at all possible for a hydrogen nucleus to emit an alpha particle?

• A)yes,because alpha particles are the simplest form of radiation
• B)no,because it would require the nuclear fission of hydrogen,which is impossible
• C)yes,but it does not occur very frequently
• D)no,because it does not contain enough nucleons

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Definitions:

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Proteins that support the growth, survival, and differentiation of developing and mature neurons.

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