Unstable, radioactive atom emits alpha and gamma ray to transform into a stable atom.
Emitting an alpha particle, decreases the mass number by four and atomic number by two.
Emitting gamma ray reduces the excess energy of the radioactive atom.
The answer is d Thus, the first energy level holds 2 * 1^2 = 2 electrons, while the second holds 2 * 2^2 = 8 electrons. Each orbital. The third energy level can hold up to 18 electrons, meaning that it is not full when it has only electrons.
Gaining of electrons is reduction and loss of electrons is oxidation.
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