When an alpha particle is ejected from a nucleus, the nucleus then has less
A) charge.
B) mass.
C) both of these
D) neither of these

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An alpha particle consists of 2 protons and 2 neutrons. When it is ejected from a nucleus, the nucleus loses 2 protons (reducing its charge) and also loses the mass of these 2 protons and 2 neutrons.

When an Alpha Particle Is Ejected from a Nucleus, the Nucleus