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Mole Concept and Avogadro's Number

When an a α...

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When an a $α$ particle is emitted from the nucleus of an atom, then

A

Its atomic number increases

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Its mass number decreases

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Both mass and atomic number increases

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Both atomic and mass number decreases

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Solution

The correct option is D Both atomic and mass number decreases

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