Report Abuse. e. An alpha particle is two protons and two neutrons, and it is emitted from the nucleus. When it is emitted, the atomic weight of the nucleus decreases by about 4, and the atomic number by 2. With beta radiation, a neutron becomes a proton, with the emission of an electron.eport Abuse. e. An alpha particle is two protons and two neutrons, and it is emitted from the nucleus. When it is emitted, the atomic weight of the nucleus decreases by about 4, and the atomic number by 2. With beta radiation, a neutron becomes a proton, with the emission of an electron.
In the Old Chapel Hill Cemetery most of the obelisks have a person who was a father buried beneath them. The exceptions lie with those who died young, where instead obelisks are used as a cultural sign to honor deceased children (Ryan, 1992, p. 12).
The tapered shaft, or obelisk, is made of stone and is covered with white marble. The monument stands just over 555 feet. Memorial stones from the 50 States, foreign countries and organizations line the inside walls. The top of the monument, which you can get to only by elevator, provides a panoramic view of the city.