When an Atom of an Element Undergoes Beta Decay,its Proton

question 37

Multiple Choice

When an atom of an element undergoes beta decay,its proton count will change by ________ and its neutron count will change by ________.

• A)+1, -1
• B)0, 0
• C)-1, +1
• D)-2, -2
• E)-1, -1

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Definitions:

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