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A nucleus of uranium 235 decays. Its decay produces a nucleus of an unknown element (x), a nucleus of helium 4 and energy. What kind of radiation is produced by this decay?

Gamma beta or alpha?

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Answer: Alpha

Step-by-step explanation:

Alpha particle form of decay produces a nucleus similar to the element helium. During Alpha decay an atom spits out two protons and two neutrons from its nucleus.

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