Meaning alpha decay
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alpha decayRadioactive conversion emitting an alpha particle. During alpha decay the atomic number is reduced by two units and the mass number by four units. For example, alpha decay generates Rn-222 with the at [..]
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alpha decayThe process of radioactive decay in which the nucleus of an atom emits an alpha particle. The new atom’s atomic number is lower by two and its atomic mass number is reduced by four.
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alpha decayA helium 4 nucleus (alpha particle) that emerges spontaneously from some heavy nucleus, e.g., plutonium.
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alpha decayThe disintegration of a nucleus into a nucleus of another element, with the emission of an alpha particle.
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alpha decaythe loss of an alpha particle during radioactive decay.
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