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5 March, 00:59

If plutonium (element 94) decays into uranium (element 92), what type of radiation is released?

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  1. 5 March, 01:18
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    Alpha particles

    Explanation:

    When plutonium radioactively decays to uranium, an alpha particle results.

    Alpha particles are similar in nature to a Helium cation in that they have a nucleus made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. They are the only type of radiation with an atomic number of 2.

    If Pt-94 breaks down to U-92, a loss of 2 protons result and it will be balanced by the alpha particle produced.
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