Question

If a nucleus emits an alpha particle
A.its atomic number decreases by four and its mass number decreases by two.
B.its atomic number decreases by two and its mass number decreases by four.
C.its atomic number increases by two and its mass number decreases by two.
D.its atomic number is unchanged and its mass number is unchanged.
E.its atomic number is unchanged and its mass number decreases by four.

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