A Radioactive Isotope That Emits an Alpha Particle Will Change

question 44

Multiple Choice

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

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

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