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An alpha particle is emitted when Pt-190 decays to Os-186.

An alpha particle has a mass number of 4, and an atomic number of 2. When Pt-190 decays to Os-186, the mass number drops by 4, showing that an alpha particle is emitted, along with energy. The other form of particle that could be emitted is a beta particle, which has a mass number of 0. The difference between 190 and 186 is 4, thus showing the emission of an alpha particle.

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