The Resulting Atomic Number of an Element That Emits 1

question 68

Multiple Choice

The resulting atomic number of an element that emits 1 alpha particle, 1 positron, and 3 beta particles is

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

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