2. If a nucleus captures an alpha particle and then emits a beta particle a. its atomic number decreases by one and its mass number increases by 4. b. its atomic number increases by one and its mass number increases by 4. c. its atomic number increases by three and its mass number increases by 4. d. its atomic number increases by two and its mass number increases by 3. e. its atomic number decreases by one and its mass number increases by 3.

2. If a nucleus captures an alpha particle and then emits a beta particle a. its atomic number decreases by one and its mass number increases by 4. b. its atomic number increases by one and its mass number increases by 4. c. its atomic number increases by three and its mass number increases by 4. d. its atomic number increases by two and its mass number increases by 3. e. its atomic number decreases by one and its mass number increases by 3.

Chemistry

10th Edition

ISBN:9781305957404

Author:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Publisher:Steven S. Zumdahl, Susan A. Zumdahl, Donald J. DeCoste

Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

Section: Chapter Questions

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