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What type of radiation is emitted during alpha decay?

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Radioactive decay

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What type of radiation is emitted during alpha decay?.

  1. A.Electrons
  2. B.Helium nuclei
  3. C.Gamma rays
  4. D.Neutrons

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Radioactive Decay

Certain isotopes undergo radioactive decay, emitting alpha, beta, or gamma radiation as they transform into more stable forms.

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    State the types of radiation emitted during radioactive decay.

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