Describe What Changes Occur in the Atomic Nucleus During Alpha

question 17

Multiple Choice

Describe what changes occur in the atomic nucleus during alpha decay.

• A) The mass number and atomic number decrease.
• B) The mass number and atomic number increase.
• C) The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number decreases.
• D) The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number increases.
• E) The mass number and atomic number do not change.

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