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
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