A Radioactive Isotope That Emits an Alpha Particle Will Change

question 59

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope that emits an alpha particle will change in what respect?

• A) Atomic number decreases by four.
• B) Both choices a and b are valid.
• C) Mass number decreases by four.
• D) None of these choices are valid.

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