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Last Update: 10/06/2024 07:14 PM

Current Deck: Physics AQA GCSE::P4: Atomic Structure::P4.2: Atoms and Nuclear Radiation::P4.2.4: Alpha Decay

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When the alpha particle is emitted from the unstable nucleus, what happens to the mass, atomic number and the charge?
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  • The mass number decreases by 4
  • The atomic number decreases by 2
  • The charge on the nucleus also decreases by 2
    • This is because protons have a charge of +1 each

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