Characterize EACH of the Three Given Statements as Being TRUE

question 55

Multiple Choice

Characterize EACH of the three given statements as being TRUE or FALSE and then indicate the collective true-false status of the statements using the choices: (1) In alpha particle decay the product nucleus has the same atomic number as the parent nucleus.
(2) Nuclear fission is the process by which the sun generates its energy.
(3) All laboratory-produced radionuclides have half-lives of less than one hour.

• A) All three statements are true.
• B) Two of the three statements are true.
• C) Only one of the statements is true.
• D) None of the statements is true.

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