If a Nucleus Emits an Alpha Particle,its Mass Number

question 47

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus emits an alpha particle,its mass number

• A) decreases by 4.
• B) decreases by 2.
• C) remains the same.
• D) increases by 1.
• E) decreases by 2..

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