Which of the Following Statements Concerning Alpha Decay Is INCORRECT

question 34

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements concerning alpha decay is INCORRECT?

• A)It involves nuclides with atomic number larger than 83 and mass number larger than 200.
• B)It has great penetrating power,but little ionizing power.
• C)It often leaves the nucleus in an excited state.
• D)The atomic number decreases by two.
• E)The alpha particle is made up of two protons and two neutrons.

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