When a Beta Particle Is Emitted, the Mass Number of the Isotope______

question 39

Multiple Choice

When a beta particle is emitted, the mass number of the isotope______.

• A) remains unchanged
• B) goes up one
• C) goes down two
• D) goes down four

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Definitions:

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