Which Process Decreases the Atomic Number of an Element by One

question 89

Multiple Choice

Which process decreases the atomic number of an element by one?

• A)both beta particle emission and electron capture
• B)alpha particle emission
• C)beta particle emission
• D)positron emission
• E)gamma ray emission

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