Question

what type of radiation is emitted when polonium-212 forms lead-208?
A.Alpha particle
B.beta particle
C.gamma radiation
D.none of the above

Answer 1

B. Beta Particle.

Answer 2

A gamma ray is a high energy photon.
A Beta particle is a high energy electron or positron.
An Alpha particle is two protons and two neutrons.

If the element's atomic number is reduced by 4, what particle in its nucleus must it have lost?

Answer 3

@Objection that's incorrect

Answer 4

qq :( It was a educated guess...

Answer 5

^_^

Answer 6

What's your next guess?

Answer 7

Alpha particle would be my next educated guess. ;(

Answer 8

yup yup! ^_^

Answer 9

:D

Answer 10

thanks guys it was alpha particle.@objection @AllTehMaffs