What are examples of alpha decay?

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Zero Two · Denise Granger
Apr 3, 2016

Radium, Thorium, Polonium, Uranium

Explanation:

An alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. When 2 protons and 2 neutrons are emitted, the radioactive element changes into another element because the proton number(atomic number) changes.
When Radium emits an alpha particle, it turns into radioactive Radon.

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