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The type of
Answer to Problem 1RCQ
Solution:
The alpha radiation causes the greatest change in the mass number and the atomic number.
Explanation of Solution
According to the shell model, the alpha particles are helium nuclei
Whenever the radioactive element emits a beta particle, the atomic number increases by unity and the mass number does not change. The gamma is a neutral particle, and it affects neither the mass number nor the atomic number. Therefore, from the above explanation, it is clear that the alpha radiation causes the greatest change in the mass number and atomic number.
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