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Chemistry Nuclear Chemistry Rate of Decay and Half-life Single Correct MCQ
Published on: August 13, 2026

What kind of radioactive decay does not lead to the formation of a daughter nucleus that is an isobar of the parent nucleus

A
α α -rays
B
β β -rays
C
Positron
D
Electron capture

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When a radioactive element emits an α α -particle, the atomic no. of the resulting nuclide decreases by two units and atomic mass decreases by 4 units.

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