Describe What Changes Occur During Alpha Decay

question 18

Multiple Choice

Describe what changes occur 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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