Which of the following nuclear processes results in an increase of atomic number in the product element formed
I. Alpha emission
II. Beta emission
III. Positron emission
IV. Electron capture
A) I and II
B) III and IV
C) I, II, and III
D) II only
E) IV only

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Beta emission results in an increase of the atomic number by one because a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton and a beta particle (electron) is emitted.

Which of the Following Nuclear Processes Results in an Increase