A Nucleus with Mass Number a and Atomic Number Z $\beta$

question 50

Multiple Choice

A nucleus with mass number A and atomic number Z undergoes $\beta$ ^- decay. The mass number and atomic number, respectively, of the daughter nucleus are:

• A) A, Z - 1
• B) A - 1, Z
• C) A + 1, Z - 1
• D) A, Z + 1

---

Definitions:

Equity Method

A financial recording method where investments in other firms are initially noted at their purchase price and later updated to represent the investor's portion of the investee's profits or losses.

Fair-Value Method

An accounting approach where assets and liabilities are recorded at their current market values rather than their original cost.

Goodwill

An intangible asset arising when a company acquires another for a price higher than the fair market value of its net assets.

Other Comprehensive Income

Income that includes all changes in equity during a period except those resulting from investments by owners and distributions to owners.