The Neutron Is Radioactive and Can Beta Decay to Form

question 51

Multiple Choice

The neutron is radioactive and can beta decay to form a proton.This can occur primarily because

• A)the proton has less mass than a neutron.
• B)there are several hydrogen isotopes.
• C)of the binding energy of hydrogen.
• D)the neutron is neutral.

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