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What type of nuclear decay occurs when the original nucleus loses two protons and two neutrons? A. Gamma decay B. Beta decay C. Alpha decay D. Delta decay

What type of nuclear decay occurs when the original nucleus loses two protons and two neutrons? A. Gamma decay B. Beta decay C. Alpha decay D. Delta decay
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What type of nuclear decay occurs when the original nucleus loses two protons and two neutrons?

A. Gamma decay

B. Beta decay

C. Alpha decay

D. Delta decay

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THe loss of 2 protons and 2 neutrons (also called a helium nucleus) is defined as alpha decay.
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