When a nucleus emits a beta particle, its atomic number
A)increases by 1.
B)decreases by 1.
C)increases by 2.
D)decreases by 2.
E)none of the above

Name: When a nucleus emits a beta particle, its atomic number A)increases by 1. B)decreases by 1. C)increases by 2. D)decreases by 2. E)none of the above
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When a nucleus emits a beta particle (a high-energy electron), one of its neutrons is converted into a proton, which increases the atomic number by 1.

When a Nucleus Emits a Beta Particle, Its Atomic Number