Physics · Radioactivity
What change occurs in the atomic number (Z) and mass number (A) when an alpha particle is emitted?
- 1Z decreases by 2, A increases by 4
- 2Z increases by 2, A decreases by 4
- 3Z decreases by 2, A decreases by 4✓
- 4Z decreases by 4, A decreases by 2
Correct answer
Z decreases by 2, A decreases by 4
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