During β⁺ Decay

question 22

Multiple Choice

During β⁺ decay

• A)a neutron is transformed to a proton.
• B)a proton is transformed to a neutron.
• C)a neutron is ejected from the nucleus.
• D)a proton is ejected from the nucleus.
• E)the number of nucleons decreases.

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