Question

Is beta decay a form of nuclear fission?(1 point)

Responses

No, it is not because the atomic number does not change.
No, it is not because the atomic number does not change.

Yes, it is because the mass number changes.
Yes, it is because the mass number changes.

Yes, it is because the atomic number changes.
Yes, it is because the atomic number changes.

No, it is not because the mass number does not change.
No, it is not because the mass number does not change.

Answer 1

[AI-generated answer — Bot]

No, beta decay is not a form of nuclear fission. It is a type of radioactive decay where a beta particle (electron) is emitted from the nucleus, resulting in a change in the atomic number of the element. Nuclear fission, on the other hand, is the splitting of a heavy nucleus into two or more lighter nuclei, accompanied by the release of a large amount of energy.