What Is the Loss of Two Protons and Two Neutrons

question 18

Multiple Choice

What is the loss of two protons and two neutrons from the nucleus called?

• A)alpha decay
• B)beta decay
• C)electron decay
• D)electron capture
• E)half-life decay

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