What happens when a chlorine atom gains an electron in its outer energy shell? A. It has an increase in the number of protons B. It becomes a negative ion C. It becomes a positive ion D. It has a decrease in the number of neutrons

Many radioactive atoms that have large masses undergo radioactive decay by releasing a particle that is identical to a helium-4 nucleus. what changes in the original atom are expected as a result of this natural phenomenon? the atomic number and the mass number will decrease. the atomic number and the mass number will increase. the atomic number will increase, and the mass number will decrease. the atomic number will decrease, and the mass number will increase.