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An isotope undergoes radioactive decay. The new isotope that forms has an atomic number that is 2 less than the original isotope's. What kind of Decay has occurred, and how do you know?
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An isotope undergoes radioactive decay. The new isotope that forms has an atomic number that is 2 less than the original isotope's. What kind of Decay has occurred, and how do you know?

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its B beta decay because beta particles can have negative charge

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Alpha Decay is the answer.
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