When a beta particle is ejected from a nucleus,the nucleus then has a greater
A)mass.
B)charge.
C)both of these
D)neither of these

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When a beta particle (an electron) is ejected from a nucleus, the nucleus loses one unit of negative charge. Therefore, the nucleus has a greater positive charge than negative charge, resulting in a greater net charge. The mass of the nucleus remains the same as the mass of an electron is negligible compared to the mass of the nucleus.

When a Beta Particle Is Ejected from a Nucleus,the Nucleus