In Beta Minus Decay, the Number of Neutrons in the Nucleus

question 71

Multiple Choice

In beta minus decay, the number of neutrons in the nucleus

• A)is decreased by 1.
• B)is decreased by 2.
• C)is increased by 1.
• D)is increased by 2.
• E)remains unchanged.

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