In beta-minus decay,the number of protons in a nucleus increases but the number of nucleons does not change.

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In beta-minus decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, an electron, and an antineutrino. The proton count increases, but the total number of nucleons (protons + neutrons) remains the same.

In Beta-Minus Decay,the Number of Protons in a Nucleus Increases