When a neutron is transformed into a proton what else is emitted?

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When a neutron is transformed into a proton, a beta particle (electron) is also emitted from the nucleus to conserve charge and mass. Therefore, choice A is the correct answer. Gamma particles are emitted during radioactive decay but they do not result from a neutron transforming into a proton. Alpha particles are emitted during alpha decay which involves the emission of an alpha particle from the nucleus, and this process is not related to the transformation of a neutron into a proton. Therefore, choices B and C are not correct. Lastly, choice D is also not correct as a beta particle is emitted during the transformation of a neutron into a proton.

When a Neutron Is Transformed into a Proton What Else