Which statement best describes the process of alpha decay?(1 point)

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An unstable nucleus rearranges its particles and releases energy.
An unstable nucleus rearranges its particles and releases energy.

An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons. It is identical to a helium-4 nucleus.
An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons. It is identical to a helium-4 nucleus.

An unstable nucleus releases a single positively charged particle.
An unstable nucleus releases a single positively charged particle.

An unstable nucleus releases an electron.
An unstable nucleus releases an electron.
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An unstable nucleus releases a particle containing two protons and two neutrons. It is identical to a helium-4 nucleus.
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