Which statement below is TRUE of the atomic number of the daughter atom that is produced during alpha decay?
a
The atomic number of the daughter atom is 2 less than the parent atom.
b
The atomic number of the daughter atom is 4 less than the parent atom.
c
The atomic number of the daughter atom is 4 more than the parent atom.
d
The atomic number of the daughter atom is 2 more than the parent atom.
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a. The atomic number of the daughter atom is 2 less than the parent atom.
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