1. Which have more neutrons than protons—large nuclei or small nuclei? 2. What role do neutrons play in the atomic nucleus? 3. In what form is most of the energy released by atomic transmutation? 4....

1. Which have more neutrons than protons—large nuclei or small nuclei?

2. What role do neutrons play in the atomic nucleus?

3. In what form is most of the energy released by atomic transmutation?

4. What change in atomic number occurs when a nucleus emits an alpha particle? A beta particle?