The decrease in the atomic number is not observed in case of________________?

Correct answer: B. β-emission

  • A. Electron capture
  • B. β-emission
  • C. α-emission
  • D. Positron emission

Explanation

In beta-minus emission, a neutron changes into a proton, so the atomic number increases by one while the mass number remains unchanged. Electron capture, positron emission, and alpha emission all decrease atomic number.

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