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During alpha decay, a radioactive atom releases an alpha particle that is equivalent to the nucleus of a helium atom. So, the new atom that is formed should have _______ protons than the original atom.
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During alpha decay, a radioactive atom releases an alpha particle that is equivalent to the nucleus of a helium atom. So, the new atom that is formed should have _______ protons than the original atom.

A. two more
B. two fewer
C. four fewer
D. four more

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Si the answer is Two fewer B
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Answer:

B. two fewer

Step-by-step explanation:

Helium has two protons so two protons are released from that nucleus.

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