Polonium-209 undergoes alpha decay. Which of the following statement is TRUE? Select all that apply The atomic mass of the product shows that the product is NOT RADIOACTIVE. The atomic mass of the product shows that the product is RADIOACTIVE. The product has an atomic number of 205

Polonium-209 undergoes alpha decay. Which of the following statement is TRUE? Select all that apply The atomic mass of the product shows that the product is NOT RADIOACTIVE. The atomic mass of the product shows that the product is RADIOACTIVE. The product has an atomic number of 205

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Chapter1: Chemical Foundations

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Polonium-209 undergoes alpha decay. Which of the
following statement is TRUE? Select all that apply
The atomic mass of the product shows
that the product is NOT RADIOACTIVE.
The atomic mass of the product shows
that the product is RADIOACTIVE.
The product has an atomic number of 205
The product has 82 electrons
The product is heavier than polonium-209

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