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How does the atomic number change during alpha decay?
it increases by 4
it increases by 2
it decreases by 2
it stays the same
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What are the changes to the nucleus during beta minus decay?
proton number and nucleon number both increase
proton number increases, nucleon number stays the same
proton number decreases, nucleon number increases
proton number and nucleon number both decrease
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What particle is emitted along with the positron during beta plus decay?
an antineutrino
A beta minus particle
A neutrino
an alpha particle
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Beta minus particles are high speed with a range of several meters in air.
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Briefly explain the key changes to the nucleus during alpha decay.
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