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An alpha particle is made up of

O one proton and one neutron
Otwo protons and two neutrons
Oone electron
Otwo electrons

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Answer:

A process in which a large nucleus splits into two or more parts is called ?

(A) nuclear fission

An alpha particle is made up of _____.

(C) two protons and two neutrons

Which statement best describes the type of radioactive decay shown in the model?

(D) The model shows alpha decay, which is a type of nuclear fission.

Is beta decay a form of nuclear fission?

Responses

(A) No, it is not because the mass number does not change.

Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?

(D) Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction.

Step-by-step explanation:

i just did the quick check, hope this helps UwU

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Answer: two protons and two neutrons

Step-by-step explanation:

An alpha particle is just a helium-4 isotope, which obviously has 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

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