As a Result of Beta Decay, the Product Nucleus Is

question 38

Multiple Choice

As a result of beta decay, the product nucleus is

• A) one atomic number lower than the original element.
• B) two atomic numbers higher than the original element.
• C) one atomic number higher than the original element.
• D) two atomic numbers lower than the original element.
• E) four atomic numbers lower than the original element.

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