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Which type of decay has the greatest mass?

A.
alpha

B.
beta

C.
gamma

D.
nuclear

User Gonan
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Answer: Alpha

Step-by-step explanation:

Alpha decay emits an entire helium atom.

Beta emits a electron (basically no mass).

Gamma emits a high energy photon (light has very little mass)

Nuclear decay is a term for any decay in the nucleus (including the above).

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Alpha has the greatest mass A.
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