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1
Q

In Alpha decay, what happens to the Atomic number and the Mass number?

A

Atomic : -2
Mass: -4
(He)

2
Q

In Beta decay, what happens to the Atomic Number and the Mass number? What happens in Beta Decay?

A

Atomic: +1
Mass: +/- 0
A neutron is converted to a proton and an electron is ejected

3
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In Positron Emission, what happens to the Atomic Number and the Mass number? What happens in Positron Emission?

A

Atomic: -1
Mass: =/- 0
a proton is converted to a neutron and a positron