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Which of the following is a type of decay?
Which of the following is a type of decay?
- Decay that occurs due to excessive heat
- Decay that occurs due to exposure to sunlight
- Decay that occurs due to physical damage
- Decay that occurs due to bacterial growth (correct)
Which of the following is NOT a type of decay?
Which of the following is NOT a type of decay?
- Decay that occurs due to lack of oxygen
- Decay that occurs due to chemical reactions
- Decay that occurs due to radioactive decay
- Decay that occurs due to friction (correct)
What are some common causes of decay?
What are some common causes of decay?
- Excessive heat
- Excessive physical activity
- Excessive sunlight
- Excessive moisture (correct)
Which particle is emitted in alpha decay?
Which particle is emitted in alpha decay?
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Which of the following is true about alpha decay?
Which of the following is true about alpha decay?
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What happens to the mass number in alpha decay?
What happens to the mass number in alpha decay?
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Which of the following is an example of alpha decay?
Which of the following is an example of alpha decay?
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Why do atoms heavier than uranium-238 decay by alpha emission?
Why do atoms heavier than uranium-238 decay by alpha emission?
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