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5 January, 13:49

What would be the effect on the nucleus of an atom if it emitted one alpha particle and one gamma ray

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  1. 5 January, 14:01
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    Unstable, radioactive atom emits alpha and gamma ray to transform into a stable atom.

    Emitting an alpha particle, decreases the mass number by four and atomic number by two.

    Emitting gamma ray reduces the excess energy of the radioactive atom.
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