When a neutron decays to create a proton,another particle emitted is
A)an alpha particle.
B)a beta particle.
C)a gamma ray.
D)an x-ray.
E)none of the above.

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When a neutron decays to create a proton, it emits a beta particle (or beta ray). This is because the neutron decays into a proton and an electron, with the electron being emitted as a beta particle. Alpha particles, gamma rays, and x-rays are not typically emitted during neutron decay. Therefore, the best choice is B.

When a Neutron Decays to Create a Proton,another Particle Emitted