Which statement best describes alpha decay?
a
After the ejection of an alpha particle, the daughter nucleus has a mass number that is two less and an atomic number that is two less. Alpha decay is NOT a type of nuclear fission.
b
After the ejection of an alpha particle, the daughter nucleus has a mass number that is four less and an atomic number that is two less. Alpha decay is NOT a type of nuclear fission.
c
After the ejection of an alpha particle, the daughter nucleus has a mass number that is four less and an atomic number that is two less. Alpha decay is a type of nuclear fission.
d
After the ejection of an alpha particle, the daughter nucleus has a mass number that is two less and an atomic number that is two less. Alpha decay is a type of nuclear fission.
b
After the ejection of an alpha particle, the daughter nucleus has a mass number that is four less and an atomic number that is two less. Alpha decay is NOT a type of nuclear fission.