Question
Which statement best describes the process of alpha decay?(1 point)
Responses
An unstable nucleus releases an electron.
An unstable nucleus releases an electron.
An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.
An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.
An unstable nucleus releases a single positively charged particle.
An unstable nucleus releases a single positively charged particle.
An unstable nucleus rearranges its particles and releases energy.
Responses
An unstable nucleus releases an electron.
An unstable nucleus releases an electron.
An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.
An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.
An unstable nucleus releases a single positively charged particle.
An unstable nucleus releases a single positively charged particle.
An unstable nucleus rearranges its particles and releases energy.
Answers
GPT-4o mini
The statement that best describes the process of alpha decay is:
**An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.**
Alpha decay involves the emission of an alpha particle, which is indeed made up of two protons and two neutrons.
**An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.**
Alpha decay involves the emission of an alpha particle, which is indeed made up of two protons and two neutrons.