After a Nuclear Decay,a Particle Is 4 Mass Units Lighter

question 62

Multiple Choice

After a nuclear decay,a particle is 4 mass units lighter than it was originally.The original particle most likely

• A)lost a neutron.
• B)lost a proton.
• C)lost an alpha particle.
• D)lost a beta particle.

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