Definition for Alpha Decay
From Biology Forums Dictionary
This is when an alpha particle of 2 protons and 2 neutrons is emitted from the nucleus. The atomic mass decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.
From Biology Forums Dictionary
This is when an alpha particle of 2 protons and 2 neutrons is emitted from the nucleus. The atomic mass decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.