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When an atom goes through alpha decay,

a. Only the atomic number changes

b. Only the mass number changes

c. Both the mass and atomic numbers change

d. Neither the mass nor atomic number changes, as only energy is emitted.

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C. Both the mass and atomic numbers change

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