Multiple Choice
Which of the following is FALSE?
A) A β- particle is essentially an e- originating from the nucleus.
B) A β- decay results in a decrease in atomic number.
C) A β- decay is accompanied by the emission of a neutrino.
D) A β+ decay converts a proton to a neutron in the nucleus of an atom.
E) An e- capture converts a proton to a neutron in the nucleus of an atom.
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