A Radioactive Atom X Emits A $\beta$ ^- Particle

question 60

Multiple Choice

A radioactive atom X emits a $\beta$ ^- particle. The resulting atom:

• A) must be very reactive chemically
• B) has an atomic number that is one more than that of X
• C) has a mass number that is one less than that of X
• D) must be radioactive
• E) is the same chemical element as X

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