Which of the following statements are incorrect for decay.
A. α – decay: atomic number z decreases by 2, mass number decreases by 4.
B. β – decay: atomic number z increases by one and the mass number remains the same.
C. γ – decay: no change in the mass number or atomic number of the nucleus.
D. Both α and β particles are emitted during a single decay.
Answer:D
Which of the following statements are incorrect for decay.
A. α – decay: atomic number z decreases by 2, mass number decreases by 4. B. β – decay: atomic number z increases by one and the mass number remains the same. C. γ – decay: no change in the mass number or atomic number of the nucleus. D. Both α and β particles are emitted during a single decay.