Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A radioactive element undergoes $\alpha$-decay. Which statement is incorrect?

  • AA different element is formed.
  • BRadiation is emitted from the nucleus.
  • CThe decay is a random process.
  • DThe number of particles in the nucleus stays the same.

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