When a nucleus emits a beta particle: (a) The atomic number increases by 1. (b) The atomic

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When a nucleus emits a beta particle:

(a) The atomic number increases by 1.

(b) The atomic number decreases by 1.

(c) The atom changes elemental identity equal to one step to the left in the periodic table.

(d) It ejects a particle equal to a +2 helium atom.

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Introductory Chemistry Atoms First

ISBN: 9780321927118

5th Edition

Authors: Steve Russo And Michael Silver

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