Which particle, when emitted from the nucleus of an atom, would have the greatest effect on the mass of the atom?
Answer

alpha particle

beta particle

gamma

All of the above choices would produce the same mass change in the atom.

Question

Which particle, when emitted from the nucleus of an atom, would have the greatest effect on the mass of the atom?
Answer
		
alpha particle
		
beta particle
		
gamma
		
All of the above choices would produce the same mass change in the atom.

frostbite · Answer

We can start with alpha particles. You know what is removed in alpha decay?

preetha · Answer

Markov, look through your notes/book and find the table that has the properties of these particles.  The answer will be obvious once you do that.