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Answer to Problem 3RQ
The alpha radiation results in the greatest change in mass number and atomic number.
Explanation of Solution
The radioactive atoms mostly emit three different kinds of radiation: alpha, beta, and gamma, and become stable. The alpha ray contains a positive charge, the beta ray contains a negative charge, and the gamma-ray does not contain any charge.
The radiation of alpha rays reduces the emitter's atomic number by 2 and the
Conclusion:
Therefore, the alpha radiation results in the greatest change in mass number and atomic number.
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