NTA Abhyas NEET2020ChemistryChemical KineticsPractice
In the radioactive decay of Z X A , which of the following could be considered as incorrect statement?
Options
- Aα - decay involves the decrease of both A and Z by 2
- Bβ - decay involves the increase of Z by one, A remaining constant
- CK - electron capture results in the decrease of Z by one with no change in A and emission of γ - rays
- Dγ - ray emission is followed by the emission of α or β - particles
Correct answer
A. α - decay involves the decrease of both A and Z by 2
Step-by-step solution
α - decay involves the decrease of mass number i.e. Z by 4 u n i t and atomic number i.e. A by 2 unit.