Physical science A Alpha particle emission
-A process in which a large nucleus splits into two or more parts is called ___
nuclear fission

-An alpha particle is made up of ___
two protons and two neutrons

-Which statement best describes the type of radioactive decay shown in the model
The model shows alpha decay, which is a type of nuclear fission

-Is beta decay a form of nuclear fission?
No, it is not because the mass number does not change

-Which statement correctly classifies gamma emission?
Gamma emission is a type of radioactive decay, but it is not a fission reaction