When a β⁺ particle Is Emitted from an Unstable Nucleus

question 72

Multiple Choice

When a β⁺ particle is emitted from an unstable nucleus, the atomic number of the nucleus

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

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