Question
When an alpha particle is emitted from a radioactive source:
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Answer
- Its atomic number decreases by 2
When an alpha particle is emitted from a radioactive source or substance, its atomic number decreases by 2 and its atomic mass decreases by 4, which is same as that of helium ion.
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