What Is Alpha Decay

question 67

Multiple Choice

What is alpha decay?

• A)When an alpha emitter is no longer able to emit particles
• B)When an isotope is bombarded by alpha particles
• C)When alpha particles cause a sample of material to degrade
• D)The emission of an alpha particle from an atomic nucleus

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