During nuclear decay, a new isotope is created. How is the nucleus of the new isotope different from the parent if the parent isotope has undergone alpha decay?
A) The atomic number decreases by 2 and the mass decreases by 4.
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B) The atomic number decreases by 2 and the mass increases by 1.
C) The atomic number increases by 2 and the mass remains the same.
D) The atomic number remains the same and the mass decreases by 1.
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because it is a isotope
so atomic number can't increase or decrease
so I think D is the answer
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Answer:-A) The atomic number decreases by 2 and the mass decreases by 4.
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