Describe What Changes Occur in the Atomic Nucleus During Positron

question 82

Multiple Choice

Describe what changes occur in the atomic nucleus during positron emission.

• A) The mass number and atomic number decrease.
• B) The mass number and atomic number increase.
• C) The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number decreases.
• D) The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number increases.
• E) The mass number and atomic number do not change.

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Definitions:

Pressurized Water Reactor

A type of nuclear reactor where water is used as both the coolant and moderator, keeping the reactor core under high pressure to avoid boiling.

Plutonium Isotope

Variants of the element plutonium, distinguished by the number of neutrons in their nuclei, affecting their nuclear properties and stability.

Nuclear Reactor

A device used to initiate and control a sustained nuclear chain reaction, primarily for the generation of electricity.

Steam Generation

The process of producing steam, typically by boiling water or through the use of heat exchangers.