In an alpha decay, the mass number of an element decreases by:

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Solution

The correct option is C 4
In an alpha decay, the parent nucleus emits an alpha particle, which has two protons and two neutrons. Since, mass number = number of protons + number of neutrons, the decrease in the mass number of the parent nucleus would be 2 + 2 = 4.

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