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Why does the emission of an alpha particle always result in transmutation?


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The alpha particles are capable of alternating the mass and atomic numbers in the atoms which is responsible for transmutation. This occurs in nuclear reacting.

  • Transmutation occurs in any process where the no. of protons or neutrons in the atom are changed.
  • Transmutation occurs when conversion of one element occurs into others.
  • There are three kinds of radiations gamma, beta, and alpha.
  • Both beta and alpha are capable of transmutation as they are capable of changes in the atomic and mass numbers.

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