Why does the emission of an alpha particle always result in transmutation?(1 point)

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The atom is converted to helium.
The atom is converted to helium.

Energy is released from the nucleus of the atom.
Energy is released from the nucleus of the atom.

The protons in the large atom change to neutrons.
The protons in the large atom change to neutrons.

The number of protons in the atom changes.

The protons in the large atom change to neutrons.