Question

When considering alpha decay, which statement does not describe a property of this

type of decay?
O releases only energy
O involves release of a Helium nucleus (42He)
O produces a newer stable element due to loss of protons
results in the addition of one proton and release of an electron

Answer 1

1. Releases only energy

4. Results in the addition of one proton and release of an electron

Step-by-step explanation:

1. This is a property of gamma decay.

4. This is a property of beta radiation.

Alpha decay results in an unstable element decaying to a stable one by the release of the Helium Nucleus, losing both neutrons and protons, leaving a lower and more stable atomic mass.