When an Unstable Nucleus Emits an Alpha Particle ________

question 38

Multiple Choice

When an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle ________.

• A) its mass number is decreased by four units
• B) its atomic number is decreased by one unit
• C) its atomic number is increased by one unit
• D) its mass number is decreased by one unit

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Definitions:

Catharsis

A release of tension or anxiety.

Delivered Shocks

In psychological experiments, a method used to assess obedience or aggression where participants are instructed to administer electric shocks to others.

Subjected To Frustration

The state of experiencing obstacles that prevent an individual from achieving desired goals, leading to feelings of dissatisfaction or stress.

Innocent Stranger

A concept or figure often used in literature and psychology to represent purity, naivety, or someone unaffected by corruption or moral blemishes.