When A $\beta$ Particle Is Emitted, the Mass Number
A) Decreases by 4

question 36

Multiple Choice

When a $\beta$ particle is emitted, the mass number

• A) decreases by 4.
• B) increases by 1.
• C) decreases by 2.
• D) decreases by 1.
• E) does not change.

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