AP Physics 2mediummcq1 pt
A nucleus emitting an alpha particle loses
A.2 protons and 2 neutrons
B.1 proton only
C.electrons only
D.nothing
Explanation
Core Concept
Atomic number drops by 2, mass number by 4.
Correct Answer
A2 protons and 2 neutrons
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