An isotope undergoes radioactive decay. The new isotope that forms has an atomic number that is 2 less than the original isotope’s.
Which kind of decay has occurred, and how do you know?
1)alpha decay because alpha particles have a large mass
2)beta decay because beta particles can have negative charge
3)alpha decay because alpha particles have two protons and two neutrons
4)gamma decay because gamma rays are photons
Answer:
3)alpha decay because alpha particles have two protons and two neutrons