A radioactive element x has an atomic number of 100.It decays directly into an element y which decays directly into element z.In both processes a charged particle is emitted.Which of the following statements would be true?(a) y has an atomic number of 102(b) y has an atomic number of 101(c) z has an atomic number of 100(d) z has an atomic number of 101

A radioactive element x has an atomic number of 100.It decays directly

1.	A radioactive element x has an atomic number of 100.It decays directly into an element y which decays directly into element z.In both processes a charged particle is emitted.Which of the following statements would be true?(a) y has an atomic number of 102(b) y has an atomic number of 101(c) z has an atomic number of 100(d) z has an atomic number of 101
A.	b
B.	a
C.	c
D.	d
Answer» B. a