### Radioactive Decay Question#### Question 10 of 22:Radium (A = 226, Z = 88) decays to Radon (A = 222, Z = 86) with a half-life of 1600 years. What type of decay is this?- **alpha**- **beta-minus**- **beta-plus**- **gamma**- **not enough information given****Explanation:**- **Alpha Decay**: In alpha decay, an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle (2 protons and 2 neutrons). This decreases the atomic mass number (A) by 4 and the atomic number (Z) by 2, resulting in A = 222 and Z = 86.- **Beta-minus Decay**: In beta-minus decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, increasing the atomic number (Z) by 1, but the atomic mass number (A) remains the same.- **Beta-plus Decay**: In beta-plus decay, a proton is converted into a neutron, decreasing the atomic number (Z) by 1, but the atomic mass number (A) remains the same.- **Gamma Decay**: In gamma decay, there is no change in the atomic mass number (A) or atomic number (Z); it only releases energy.Given the information, the decay of Radium to Radon, with a decrease in both atomic mass number (A) and atomic number (Z) by 4 and 2 respectively, is indicative of **alpha decay**.

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Question 10 of 22 Radium (A = 226, Z=88) decays to Radon (A = 222, Z=86) with a half-life of 1600 years. What type of decay is this? alpha beta-minus beta-plus gamma not enough information given

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