Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation
 

Atoms, Nuclei and Radiation problem 44


Which statement about decay is correct?


  • A neutron changes to a proton in the nucleus and an electron and an antineutrino are emitted.


  • A neutron changes to a proton in the nucleus and an electron and a neutrino are emitted.


  • A proton changes to a neutron in the nucleus and an electron and an antineutrino are emitted.


  • A proton changes to a neutron in the nucleus and an electron and a neutrino are emitted.


 

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