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CHM 102 Radioactivity Objective Question
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Question

In beta (β) decay, what happens to the atomic number and mass number of the parent nucleus?
Options
A The atomic number increases by 1, while the mass number remains unchanged.
Correct Answer
B The atomic number decreases by 1, while the mass number remains unchanged.
C Both the atomic number and mass number decrease.
D Both the atomic number and mass number increase.
Correct Answer

Option A is the correct answer.

Detailed Explanation

Page 13 states: 'In β decay, the atomic number of the parent nucleus is increased by 1 while the mass number remains unchanged.'

Hint

Refer to the last bullet point on page 13 for the changes during beta decay.

Question Info

Course: CHM 102
Topic: Radioactivity
Type: Objective
Difficulty: Not specified
Question 1850 of 1999
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