A Radioactive Isotope That Decomposes by Alpha Particle Emission Loses

question 13

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope that decomposes by alpha particle emission loses

• A) a proton
• B) a neutron
• C) an electron
• D) a positron
• E) a helium nucleus

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