The emission of a $\beta$ particle is associated with the ________
A)conversion of a neutron to a proton.
B)conversion of a proton to a neutron.
C)increase in mass number.
D)decrease in mass number.
E)formation of an isotope.

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The emission of a beta particle involves the conversion of a neutron into a proton, with the release of an electron and an antineutrino. This results in an increase in atomic number, but not in mass number, so none of the other options are correct.

The Emission of A β\betaβ Particle Is Associated with the ________ A)conversion of a Neutron

The Emission of A $\beta$ Particle Is Associated with the ________
A)conversion of a Neutron