Beta-Minus Decay Nuclear Transformation
Which of the following correctly describes the change that occurs within a nucleus during beta-minus (β⁻) decay?
A
A proton converts to a neutron, decreasing Z by 1
B
A neutron converts to a proton, increasing Z by 1
C
A neutron is ejected, decreasing A by 1
D
A proton is ejected, decreasing Z by 1
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