In Beta Minus Decay, the Number of Protons in the Nucleus

question 28

Multiple Choice

In beta minus decay, the number of protons in the nucleus is

• A) decreased by 1.
• B) decreased by 2.
• C) increased by 1.
• D) increased by 2.
• E) remains unchanged.

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