If a Nucleus Captures an Electron,its Atomic Number

question 32

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus captures an electron,its atomic number

• A) decreases by 2.
• B) decreases by 1.
• C) remains the same.
• D) increases by 1.
• E) increases by 2.

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