Which of the Following Statements Is TRUE

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which of the following statements is TRUE?

• A) Positrons are similar in ionizing power and penetrating power to beta particles.
• B) A positron is the antiparticle of the electron.
• C) Beta decay occurs when a neutron changes into a proton while emitting an electron.
• D) An alpha particle is a helium 2+ ion.
• E) All of the above are true.

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