The Alpha Emission Process Results in the Daughter Nucleus Differing

question 83

Multiple Choice

The alpha emission process results in the daughter nucleus differing in what manner from the parent?

• A)Atomic mass increases by one.
• B)Atomic number decreases by two.
• C)Atomic number increases by one.
• D)Atomic mass decreases by two.

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