An atom that emits an a-particle?

A.

may become a different element.

B.

becomes a different isotope of the element

C.

daughter with increased mass

D.

becomes a daughter of a different element always

Correct answer is A

Alpha decay or α-decay is a type of radioactive decay in which an atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle (helium nucleus) and

thereby transforms or 'decays' into a different atomic nucleus, with a mass number that is reduced by four and an atomic number that is reduced by two.