Which of These Changes Occurs in the Nucleus During Beta

question 28

Multiple Choice

Which of these changes occurs in the nucleus during beta decay?

• A)The mass number decreases by 4, and the atomic number decreases by 2.
• B)The mass number does not change, but the atomic number changes.
• C)The mass number changes, but the atomic number does not change.
• D)Neither the mass number nor the atomic number changes.

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