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    The Loss of an Electron from a Neutron in the Nucleus
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The Loss of an Electron from a Neutron in the Nucleus

Question 21

Question 21

Multiple Choice

The loss of an electron from a neutron in the nucleus is called:


A) alpha decay.
B) beta decay.
C) electron decay.
D) electron capture.
E) half-life decay.

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