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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?

Neutrino emission

Alpha particle emission

Positron emission

Electron capture (correct)

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?

Increases by 1 Signup and view all the answers

Which particle is emitted in positron emission?

Positron Signup and view all the answers

What is the change in mass number during electron capture?

Remains the same Signup and view all the answers

Which process results in an increase in atomic number by 1?

Positron emission Signup and view all the answers

What is emitted during alpha decay?

$\alpha$ particle (helium nucleus) Signup and view all the answers

Which type of decay involves the loss of two protons and two neutrons?

$\alpha$ decay Signup and view all the answers

What is the change in mass number during positron emission?