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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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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(C) An alpha particle is a He nucleus and has a charge of 2 and a mass of 4

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