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An alpha particle is a helium-4 nucleus. Look up the number of the element, and subtract two from that (since helium has 2 protons). As for the number, subtract 210 - 4 (since the alpha particle has an Atomic Mass of 4).
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In alpha and beta decay the parent element and the daughter?
In alpha decay, the parent element releases an alpha particle, which is a helium nucleus consisting of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. The daughter element formed has an atomic number 2 less and a mass number 4 less than the parent element. In beta decay, the parent element undergoes a transformation where a neutron is converted into a proton, emitting an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino. The daughter element formed has an atomic number 1 more than the parent element.
In alpha and beta decay the parent elements is always a different element from the daughter element?
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What is the element formed during aplha decay?
The element formed during alpha decay is a new element with an atomic number that is 2 less and an atomic mass that is 4 less than the original element. An alpha particle, which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, is emitted during the process.
When a nucleus undergoes alpha decay the daughter element always has less charge than the parent?
No, the daughter element after alpha decay has less atomic number than the parent (reducing charge), but the total charge (protons) in the nucleus remains the same. The daughter element gains stability by emitting an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons.
What element is formed when Ra emits an alpha particle?
When radium (Ra) emits an alpha particle, it transforms into radon (Rn). This process is also known as alpha decay, where an alpha particle is released from the nucleus of the radium atom, resulting in the formation of a new element.
