Answer
Alpha decay decreases the atomic number by 2.
Beta decay increases the atomic number by 1.
Gamma decay does not change the atomic number of a nucleus, but rather takes an atom from an excited state to a normal state
Work Step by Step
Alpha decay decreases the atomic number by 2.
Beta decay increases the atomic number by 1.
Gamma decay does not change the atomic number of a nucleus, but rather takes an atom from an excited state to a normal state
