Which of the Following Statements Is True of the Beta

question 40

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is true of the beta decay of a nucleus?

• A)It results in an increase in the mass number.
• B)It results in a decrease in the atomic number.
• C)It results in the emission of an antineutrino.
• D)It results in the emission of a high-energy photon.

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