When A $\beta ^ { + }$ Particle Is Emitted from an Unstable Nucleus, the Atomic Number

question 82

Multiple Choice

When a $\beta ^ { + }$ particle is emitted from an unstable nucleus, the atomic number of the nucleus

• A) decreases by 1 .
• B) decreases by \(2 .\)
• C) increases by 1 .
• D) increases by 2 .
• E) does not change.

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