Which of the Following Is FALSE

question 73

Multiple Choice

Which of the following is FALSE?

• A) A β- particle is essentially an e- originating from the nucleus.
• B) A β- decay results in a decrease in atomic number.
• C) A β- decay is accompanied by the emission of a neutrino.
• D) A β+ decay converts a proton to a neutron in the nucleus of an atom.
• E) An e- capture converts a proton to a neutron in the nucleus of an atom.

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