The Neutron Is Radioactive and Can Beta Decay to Form

question 2

Multiple Choice

The neutron is radioactive and can beta decay to form a proton. This can occur primarily because:

• A) the neutron is neutral.
• B) of the binding energy of hydrogen.
• C) the proton has less mass than a neutron.
• D) there are several hydrogen isotopes.

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Definitions:

Closing Entries

Journal entries made at the end of an accounting period to transfer temporary account balances to permanent accounts, thereby resetting the temporary accounts for the next period.

Work Sheet

An informal accounting document used internally to compile information for the financial statements and to support adjustments to those statements.

Balance Sheet Accounts

Accounts that appear on the balance sheet, including assets, liabilities, and shareholders' equity accounts, reflecting the financial position of a business.

Real Accounts

Accounts related to assets, liabilities, and equity that are shown on the balance sheet, maintaining their balances over time and not closed at the end of the accounting year.