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Chapter 13, Problem 23AC
To determine
From the following options, the ejection of a beta particle from a nucleus leads to:
a. an increase in the atomic number by 1.
b. an increase in the
c. a decrease in the atomic number by 2.
d. none of the above is correct.
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