1. Name two elements that go through alpha decay

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Nasir

Biology

9 January, 01:04

1. Name two elements that go through alpha decay

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Coco Chanel · Answer 1

Two elements that go through alpha decay are uranium and thorium. Alpha decay happens when a particle of two protons and two neutrons is emitted from a radioactive atom's nucleus. This only occurs in heavy elements, which is why uranium and thorium qualify.