The neutron is radioactive and can beta decay to form a proton.This can occur primarily because
A)the proton has less mass than a neutron.
B)there are several hydrogen isotopes.
C)of the binding energy of hydrogen.
D)the neutron is neutral.

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The beta decay of a neutron occurs because the proton has less mass than a neutron. During beta decay, a neutron inside the nucleus of an unstable atom emits a high-energy electron and a neutrino. The neutron thereby is converted into a proton.

The Neutron Is Radioactive and Can Beta Decay to Form