3 Questions
What happens to the mass number and atomic number in alpha decay?
Mass number reduces by four and atomic number reduces by two
What decay process occurs in a nucleus with excess neutrons?
Beta-minus decay
What happens to the atomic number and mass number in gamma decay?
Remain unchanged
Test your knowledge of nuclear decay processes with this quiz. Explore the concepts of alpha, beta, and gamma decay, and learn about the changes in atomic and mass numbers that occur during these processes.
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