When the Nucleus of an Atom of Uranium-238 Emits an Alpha

question 42

Multiple Choice

When the nucleus of an atom of uranium-238 emits an alpha particle, the mass number will

• A) decrease by 4 units.
• B) decrease by 2 units.
• C) increase by 4 units.
• D) increase by 2 units.

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