A Nucleus with Mass Number a and Atomic Number Z

question 8

Multiple Choice

A nucleus with mass number A and atomic number Z emits an alpha particle.The mass number and atomic number, respectively, of the daughter nucleus are:

• A)A, Z -2
• B)A - 2, Z - 2
• C)A - 2, Z
• D)A - 4, Z
• E)A - 4, Z - 2

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