MDCAT Physics MCQ #2845

A nucleus undergoes beta decay. What happens to its atomic number?

MDCAT Physics MCQ #2845

  1. Question 1

    Q1. A nucleus undergoes beta decay. What happens to its atomic number?

    • A) Increases by 1
    • B) Decreases by 1
    • C) Remains the same
    • D) Increases by 2

    Answer: Increases by 1

    Explanation: In beta decay, a neutron converts to a proton, increasing the atomic number by 1. Option 'B' is wrong as it's the case for positron emission or electron capture.