When a radioactive element emits an alpha particle,the daughter element is placed in the periodic table:

  • A
    Two positions to the left of the parent element
  • B
    Two positions to the right of the parent element
  • C
    One position to the right of the parent element
  • D
    In the same position as the parent element

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