A β^- decay occurs in an unstable nucleus when A) a proton is converted to an electron by the strong force. B) a proton is converted to a neutron by the strong force. C) a neutron is converted to a proton by the weak force. D) a neutron is converted to an alpha particle by the weak force. E) a neutron is converted to a beta particle by the weak force.

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In β^- decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, an electron (beta particle), and an antineutrino via the weak force.

A β- Decay Occurs in an Unstable Nucleus When

A β^- Decay Occurs in an Unstable Nucleus When