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17 October, 04:39

What is the change in atomic mass when an atom emits an alpha particle? A. decreases by 2 B. decreases by 1 C. decreases by 4 D. remains the same

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  1. 17 October, 08:13
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    Answer is "C"

    alpha decay is an emission of ₂⁴He nucleus. If an element undergoes an alpha decay, the mass of the daughter nucleus formed is reduced by 4 compared to mass of parent atom and atomic number is reduced by 2 compared to atomic number of parent atom.
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