Question

Which statement below is TRUE of the atomic number of the daughter atom that is produced during beta decay? (Use the picture below to help you with your answer.)

a
The atomic number of the daughter atom is 1more than the parent atom.
b
The atomic number of the daughter atom is 1 less than the parent atom.
c
The atomic number of the daughter atom is 4 more than the parent atom.
d
The atomic number of the daughter atom is the same as the parent atom.

Answer 1

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b. The atomic number of the daughter atom is 1 less than the parent atom.