When a Nucleus Emits a Beta Particle, Its Atomic Number

question 56

Multiple Choice

When a nucleus emits a beta particle, its atomic number

• A) changes, but its mass number remains constant.
• B) remains constant, and so does its mass number.
• C) remains constant, but its mass number changes.
• D) changes, and so does its mass number.
• E) none of these

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Definitions:

Inductive Reasoning

A method of reasoning in which specific observations or examples are used to form a general conclusion or principle.

Hypothetical Thinking

The process of exploring and considering possibilities or outcomes that do not currently exist or have not yet occurred.

Deductive Reasoning

A reasoning method in which a conclusion is drawn from the agreement of several premises that are widely accepted as true.

Inductive Reasoning

A logical process in which multiple premises, collected through observation, are used to arrive at a probable conclusion.