Alpha decay happens when a radioactive atom emits a particle with two protons and two neutrons. Berkelium, with an atomic number of 97, has 97 protons. So when berkelium under â¦ goes alpha decay, it loses two protons, and becomes an atom with 95 protons, atomic number 95, which is americium.Since a total of four nucleons are emitted in the process, the isotope number is four less then what the original atom had.erkelium, with an atomic number of 97, has 97 protons. So when berkelium under â¦ goes alpha decay, it loses two protons, and becomes an atom with 95 protons, atomic number 95, which is americium. Since a total of four nucleons are emitted in the process, the isotope number is four less then what the original atom had.
A Homeland Security officer is a federal employee, and could work as a Customs and Border Patrol Officer, Secret Service agent, or Homeland Security Investigations agent. They do not all require a bachelor's degree, although one will increase pay, and in some cases, likelihood of employment.
Whereas the Department of Defense is charged with military actions abroad, the Department of Homeland Security works in the civilian sphere to protect the United States within, at, and outside its borders. Its stated goal is to prepare for, prevent, and respond to domestic emergencies, particularly terrorism.