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    When the Nucleus of an Atom Emits an Alpha Particle
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When the Nucleus of an Atom Emits an Alpha Particle

Question 22

Question 22

Multiple Choice

When the nucleus of an atom emits an alpha particle, the atom's atomic number


A) decreases.
B) remains unchanged.
C) increases.

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