What particle is emitted when ²⁴⁰Pu decays to ²³⁶U? (atomic numbers of Pu and U are,respectively,94 and 92) A)alpha B)beta (electron) C)beta (positron) D)gamma quantum

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When Pu decays to U, it emits an alpha particle, which consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons, decreasing the atomic number by 2 (from 94 to 92) and the mass number by 4 (from 240 to 236).

What Particle Is Emitted When 240Pu Decays to 236U? (Atomic

What Particle Is Emitted When ²⁴⁰Pu Decays to ²³⁶U? (Atomic