Question

When a radioactive atom emits a beta particle, the original atom's atomic number:
Question 8 options:

decreases by one.

increases by two.

decreases by four.

decreases by two.

increases by one.

Answer 1

i believe its d @hartnn

Answer 2

@jim_thompson5910 @ganeshie8 @adrynicoleb

Answer 3

yes,
beta particle is an electron ejected from nucleus.
so the atomic number will go up by 1 :)