A nucleus of atomic mass A and atomic nu...

A nucleus of atomic mass `A` and atomic number `Z` emits `beta-`particle. The atomic mass and atomic number of the resulting nucleus are

A

`A,Z`

B

`A + 1, Z`

C

`A, Z + 1`

D

`A - 4, Z - 2`

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The correct Answer is:

C

( c) `._ZX^A overset (._-1 beta^0)rarr ._(Z+ 1)X^A`.

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