What happens when an $\alpha$-particle is emitted?

  • A
    Mass number decreases by $12$ units,atomic number decreases by $4$ units
  • B
    Mass number decreases by $4$ units,atomic number decreases by $2$ units
  • C
    Only mass number decreases
  • D
    Only atomic number decreases

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