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A nucleus undertgoes `beta`-decay. How does its (i) mass number (ii) atomic number change ?

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To solve the question about how a nucleus changes during beta decay, we will analyze the changes in both the mass number and the atomic number. ### Step-by-Step Solution: 1. **Understanding Beta Decay**: - Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a nucleus emits a beta particle. A beta particle can be an electron (β-) or a positron (β+). In this case, we will focus on β- decay, which is more common. 2. **Effect on Mass Number**: ...
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