Free neutron changes into proton with the emission of
Correct answer: B. Electron
- A. Neutrino
- B. Electron
- C. Both a and b
- D. Meson
Explanation
A free neutron can change into a proton with the emission of an electron. This process is known as beta decay, specifically beta-minus decay. In this decay, a neutron is transformed into a proton, and an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino are emitted. So, option (b) Electron is the correct answer
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