During β^- Decay

question 29

Multiple Choice

During β^- decay

• A)a neutron is transformed to a proton.
• B)a proton is transformed to a neutron.
• C)a neutron is ejected from the nucleus.
• D)a proton is ejected from the nucleus.
• E)the number of nucleons increases.

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Definitions:

Veins

Blood vessels that carry blood towards the heart, as opposed to arteries which carry blood away from the heart.

Arteries

Arteries are the vessels responsible for transporting blood enriched with oxygen from the heart to the rest of the body.

Capillaries

The smallest blood vessels in the body, which facilitate the exchange of water, oxygen, carbon dioxide, and many other nutrients and waste substances between blood and surrounding tissues.

Aorta

The largest artery in the human body, originating from the left ventricle of the heart and extending down to the abdomen, distributing oxygen-rich blood to all parts of the body.