When a radioactive element emits an electron, the daughter element formed will have:
A
Mass number one unit less
B
Atomic number one unit less
C
Mass number one unit more
D
Atomic number one unit more
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Updated on : 2022-09-05
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Correct option is D)
A beta particle is an electron emitted by a radioactive nucleus. In beta decay, one of the neutrons in the nucleus suddenly changes into a proton, causing an increase in the atomic number of the parent element.