Multiple choice

In beta minus emission, the number of nucleons in the atom:

  1. remains the same

  2. increases by four

  3. decreases by one

  4. decreases by four

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Explanation

In beta minus decay, a neutron turns into a proton and an electron (and an antineutrino). The total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) remains constant.