A radioactive isotope of an element has a nucleus that releases an alpha particle. After that, the daughter nucleus releases a beta particle, and then the daughter nucleus from that reaction releases a second beta particle. Which statement describes the final nuclide formed?
- AIt is a different isotope of the original element.
- BIt is a nuclide of a different element of higher proton number.
- CIt is a nuclide of the same element but with different proton number.
- DIt is identical to the original nuclide.