When a nucleus emits an alpha particle: (a) The atomic number decreases by 2. (b) The mass
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When a nucleus emits an alpha particle:
(a) The atomic number decreases by 2.
(b) The mass number decreases by 4.
(c) The atom changes elemental identity equal to two steps to the left in the periodic table.
(d) All of the above statements are true.
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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First
ISBN: 9780321927118
5th Edition
Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver
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