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An Element Emits 1 Alpha Particle,1 Positron,and 3 Beta Particles

Question 18

Question 18

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An element emits 1 alpha particle,1 positron,and 3 beta particles.Its atomic number


A) decreases by 2.
B) decreases by 1.
C) stays the same.
D) increases by 1.
E) increases by 2.

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