The main process that happens during the alpha type of radioactive decay is:
A) an electron is given off
B) an electron is absorbed and turned into a neutron
C) an atom splits into two pieces
D) an alpha particle combines with a small atom to make a larger one

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During alpha decay, an unstable atom releases an alpha particle, which consists of two protons and two neutrons, effectively splitting into two pieces: the alpha particle and a new, lighter atom.

The Main Process That Happens During the Alpha Type of Radioactive