Which of the Following Statements About Positrons Is False

question 1

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements about positrons is false?

• A)The positron has same mass as an electron.
• B)A positron is ejected from the nucleus during the conversion of a proton into a neutron.
• C)A positron is a positive electron.
• D)When positron emission occurs,the atomic number of the nucleus increases.

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