In the nucleus of an americium atom, there are 146 neutrons and 95 protons. It undergoes decay by releasing an $^4_2\alpha$-particle. After this type of americium decay, how many neutrons and how many protons are left in the nucleus?
Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity
In the nucleus of an americium atom, there are 146 neutrons and 95 protons. It undergoes decay by releasing an $^4_2\alpha$-particle. After this type of americium decay, how many neutrons and how many protons are left in the nucleus?