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

question 105

Multiple Choice

When a β^- particle is emitted from an unstable nucleus,the atomic mass number of the nucleus

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

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