When an atom of an element undergoes beta decay,its proton count will change by ________ and its neutron count will change by ________.

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In beta decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, emitting an electron and an antineutrino. So, the proton count increases by 1 and the neutron count decreases by 1.

When an Atom of an Element Undergoes Beta Decay,its Proton