In the radioactive decay process of __ decay, an electron is emitted from the nucleus of the parent isotope.

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In beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton and an electron (known as a beta particle) is emitted from the nucleus. This is represented by the equation: 
n → p + e-

Alpha decay involves the emission of an alpha particle (consisting of two protons and two neutrons) from the nucleus, represented by the equation: 
4He → 2p + 2n

Gamma decay involves the release of high-energy photons (gamma rays) from the nucleus, but there is no change in the number of protons or neutrons in the nucleus.

Omega and delta decay are not commonly recognized forms of radioactive decay.

In the Radioactive Decay Process of __ Decay, an Electron