A radioactive nucleus emits a beta particle. Its atomic number MCQ with Answer and Explanation

A radioactive nucleus emits a beta particle. Its atomic number
A. Decreases by 1
B. Remains same
C. Increases by 1
D. Decreases by 2
Answer: Option C
Solution (By JKSSB Mock Tests)
β⁻ decay: neutron → proton + electron, Z increases by 1.

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