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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