The Loss of an Electron from a Neutron in the Nucleus

question 21

Multiple Choice

The loss of an electron from a neutron in the nucleus is called:

• A) alpha decay.
• B) beta decay.
• C) electron decay.
• D) electron capture.
• E) half-life decay.

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