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In beta decay, what particle is emitted from the nucleus of an atom?
In beta decay, what particle is emitted from the nucleus of an atom?
- Positron
- Gamma ray
- Alpha particle
- Beta particle (correct)
What is the result when a neutron changes into a proton and an electron in beta decay?
What is the result when a neutron changes into a proton and an electron in beta decay?
- Neutrino emission
- Alpha particle emission
- Positron emission
- Electron capture (correct)
Which type of emission occurs when a positron is emitted from the nucleus?
Which type of emission occurs when a positron is emitted from the nucleus?
- Electron capture
- Alpha emission
- Gamma emission (correct)
- Beta- emission
What happens to the atomic number during beta- emission?
What happens to the atomic number during beta- emission?
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Which particle is emitted in positron emission?
Which particle is emitted in positron emission?
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What is the change in mass number during electron capture?
What is the change in mass number during electron capture?
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Which process results in an increase in atomic number by 1?
Which process results in an increase in atomic number by 1?
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What is emitted during alpha decay?
What is emitted during alpha decay?
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Which type of decay involves the loss of two protons and two neutrons?
Which type of decay involves the loss of two protons and two neutrons?
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What is the change in mass number during positron emission?
What is the change in mass number during positron emission?
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