Which is not true of alpha radiation? o a. it increases the number of protons. o b. it has a positive charge. o c. it causes transmutation. o d. it is heaviest of the three types

A. It increases the number of protons

Explanation:

When alpha radiation is emitted by a particle, its number of protons decrease by two, that is, the particle lost two protons.

Option B is true because alpha particle is composed by 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

Option C is true because a change in the structure of atomic nuclei of the parent particle is produced.

Option D is correct because alpha radiation is heavier than beta and gamma radiations.

when it gains or loses electrons

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