Question

Show by equations, the effect on the proton number Z and mass number A of the parent nucleus brought about by the two types of radioactive decay.

Answer 1

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Answer 2

Decay are divided into -

1) alpha decay

X(A,Z) →X(A-4,Z-2)

2) beta decay

X(A,Z) →X(A,Z+1)

3) gamma decay

X(A,Z) →X(A,Z)

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