What other particle is emitted when a neutron is converted to a proton in a nucleus?
A) Gamma particle
B) Alpha particle
C) Positron
D) Beta particle
E) None of the answers is correct.

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When a neutron converts to a proton in a nucleus, it undergoes beta decay which emits a beta particle (an electron or a positron) along with an antineutrino or a neutrino. Therefore, the correct answer is D) Beta particle.

What Other Particle Is Emitted When a Neutron Is Converted