When a β⁺ Particle Is Emitted from an Unstable Nucleus,the

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Multiple Choice

When a β⁺ particle is emitted from an unstable nucleus,the atomic number of the nucleus

• A)increases by 1.
• B)decreases by 1.
• C)increases by 2.
• D)decreases by 2.
• E)does not change.

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