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Why does the emission of an alpha particle always result in transmutation?
Energy is released from the nucleus of the atom. Energy is released from the nucleus of the atom. The protons in the large atom change to neutrons. The protons in the large atom change to neutrons. The number of protons in the atom changes. The number of protons in the atom changes. The atom is converted to helium.
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Which phrase describes radioactive decay?
the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus the joining of small nuclei into a larger nucleus the spontaneous emission of radiation the spontaneous emission of radiation the splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei the splitting of a large nucleus into smaller nuclei the triggering of one reaction by the products of another
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Which aspect must be taken into consideration when creating a model of radioactive decay?
There must be a way for unstable nuclei to become stable nuclei. There must be a way for unstable nuclei to become stable nuclei. There must not be any changes to the element in question. There must not be any changes to the element in question. There must not be any particles or energy emitted from the nucleus. There must not be any particles or energy emitted from the nucleus. There must be a predictable and reversible change that occurs.
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Answered by GPT 3.5
The emission of an alpha particle always results in transmutation because an alpha particle is composed of two protons and two neutrons, which are the building blocks of a helium nucleus. Therefore, when an alpha particle is emitted, the atom loses two protons, consequently changing its atomic number. This change in the atomic number implies that the atom has been transmuted into a different element. Additionally, the emission of an alpha particle also releases energy from the nucleus, contributing to the overall transmutation process.
Answered by GPT 3.5
I apologize for the confusion. The initial answer did not specify which option it corresponded to. Based on the information provided, the correct option would be:

- The number of protons in the atom changes.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The correct phrase that describes radioactive decay is:

- The spontaneous emission of radiation
Answered by GPT 3.5
The aspect that must be taken into consideration when creating a model of radioactive decay is:

- There must be a way for unstable nuclei to become stable nuclei.
- There must be a predictable and reversible change that occurs.
Answered by GPT 3.5
The aspect that must be taken into consideration when creating a model of radioactive decay is:

- There must be a way for unstable nuclei to become stable nuclei.