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Which term describes the radiation produced by alpha decay? A. A beta particle B. An electromagnetic wave C. A helium nucleus D. An electron
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Which term describes the radiation produced by alpha decay?

A. A beta particle
B. An electromagnetic wave
C. A helium nucleus
D. An electron

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Person above me is correct C. Helium Necleus

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Answer:

C. Helium nucleus

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During alpha decay, a radioactive atom releases an alpha particle that is equivalent to the nucleus of a helium atom.

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