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Can an Element Decay "Forward" in the Periodic Table, to a Higher

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Can an element decay "forward" in the periodic table, to a higher atomic number?


A) No, in fact elements cannot alter their atomic number by radioactive decay.
B) No, but an element can decay to a lower atomic number.
C) Yes, by beta decay.
D) Yes, by alpha decay.
E) Yes, this can occur by means of both beta decay and alpha decay.

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