What Happens to the Atomic Number of an Element When

question 137

Multiple Choice

What happens to the atomic number of an element when an α particle is emitted?

• A) increases
• B) decreases
• C) remains constant

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Definitions:

Injected

The act of driving or forcing a liquid, especially a drug, into a body by means of a syringe.

Skin

The body's largest organ, which acts as a barrier protecting against pathogens, helps regulate temperature, and provides sensory information.

Parenteral

Referring to the delivery of substances into the body through any means other than the digestive tract, most commonly by injection.

Intradermal

Referring to an injection or administration of substances within the layers of the skin.