If a Nucleus Gains a Neutron and Then Undergoes Beta

question 78

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus gains a neutron and then undergoes beta emission,_____.

• A) its atomic number decreases by one and its mass number increases by one
• B) its atomic number is unchanged and its mass number increases by one
• C) both its atomic number and its mass number are unchanged
• D) its atomic number increases by one and its mass number is unchanged
• E) its atomic number increases by one and its mass number increases by one

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Definitions:

Credit Side

The right side of a financial ledger, where increases in liabilities, equity, and revenue, and decreases in assets and expenses are recorded.

Chart Of Accounts

A numbering system of accounts that lists the account titles and account numbers to be used by a company.

Account Balance

The difference between the debits and credits recorded in an account, representing the net value at a point in time.

Compound Entry

In accounting, it refers to a journal entry that involves more than two accounts whereby multiple debits and/or credits are made.