beta decay

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Describe what changes occur during beta decay
O A. The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number decreases
B. The mass number and atomic number decreases.
O C. The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number increases
O D. The mass number and atomic number increases
Transcribed Image Text:Describe what changes occur during beta decay O A. The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number decreases B. The mass number and atomic number decreases. O C. The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number increases O D. The mass number and atomic number increases
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C. The mass number is unchanged and the atomic number increases.

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