A Nucleus Undergoes Beta Decay

question 29

Multiple Choice

A nucleus undergoes beta decay. Which of the following statements is true?

• A) The daughter element has more protons than the parent.
• B) The daughter element has fewer protons than the parent.
• C) Both daughter and parent elements have the same atomic number.
• D) The daughter element has the same number of protons as the parent.

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