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What type of nuclear decay occurs when the original nucleus loses two protons and two neutrons? A. Gamma decay B. Beta decay C. Alpha decay D. Delta decay
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What type of nuclear decay occurs when the original nucleus loses two protons and two neutrons?

A. Gamma decay

B. Beta decay

C. Alpha decay

D. Delta decay

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THe loss of 2 protons and 2 neutrons (also called a helium nucleus) is defined as alpha decay.
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