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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β^- decay results in an increase in atomic number because a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, emitting an electron (β^- particle) and an antineutrino.

Which of the Following Is FALSE