Multiple Choice
The resulting atomic number of an element that emits 1 alpha particle, 1 positron, and 3 beta particles is
A) decreased by 2.
B) decreased by 1.
C) unchanged.
D) increased by 1.
E) increased by 2.
Correct Answer:

Verified
Correct Answer:
Verified
Q63: Artificially induced radioactive elements generally have<br>A)long half-lives.<br>B)short
Q64: Which of these will penetrate into lead?<br>A)alpha
Q65: The most harmful radiations are those that<br>A)kill
Q66: Pure elements can be transformed into entirely
Q67: A certain radioactive isotope placed near a
Q69: Electric forces within an atomic nucleus tend
Q70: X-rays are similar to<br>A)alpha rays.<br>B)beta rays.<br>C)gamma rays.<br>D)all
Q71: The operation of a cloud chamber relies
Q72: A hydrogen atom that emits an alpha
Q73: When the nucleus of an atom emits