Which statement best describes the process of alpha decay?

A. An unstable nucleus releases an electron.
B. An unstable nucleus releases a single positively charged particle.
C. An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.
D. An unstable nucleus rearranges its particles and releases energy.

1 answer

C. An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons.
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