ASAP! When a radioactive isotope releases an alpha particle, the atomic number of the atom is A decreased by two. B decreased by four. C increased by two. D increased by four.

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Chimere · Answer 1 · 2020-11-02T13:35:44+0000

When a radioactive isotope releases an alpha particle, the atomic number of the atom is decreased by four.

So, the correct answer is B.

Hope this helps,

Davinia.