Question

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.
                                 

Hence, option is correct.

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