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In Order for an Atom to Decay to an Element

Question 45

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In order for an atom to decay to an element that is one greater in atomic number, it can emit

A) one alpha particle and 3 beta particles.
B) one positron and 2 beta particles.
C) one beta particle.
D) all of the above
E) none of the above

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