Question

Which particle changes the mass of the isotope the most? which particle changes the mass of the isotope the most? electron capture positron emission gamma capture alpha particle neutron particle?

Answer 1

This question is absurd

Answer 2

Answer: Option (d) is the correct answer.

Explanation:

Species which contain same number of protons but different number of neutrons are known as isotope.  

For example, $^{1}_{1}H$ and $^{3}_{1}H$ are isotopes.

More is the mass of particle colliding with the isotope more will be the change in mass of an isotope due to emission of a heavier particle.

As alpha ($^{4}_{2}He$) particle is heavier then a neutron, positron and gamma particles.

For example, $^{14}_{7}N + ^{4}_{2}He \rightarrow ^{17}_{8}O$

Therefore, we can conclude that alpha particle changes the mass of the isotope the most.