If a radioactive isotope with atomic number $A$ and mass number $M$ emits an $\alpha$-particle,the atomic number and mass number of that new isotope will become:

  • A
    $A - 2, M - 4$
  • B
    $A - 2, M$
  • C
    $A, M - 2$
  • D
    $A - 4, M - 2$

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