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When an atom undergoes beta decay, which of the following is true? A. The atomic number decreases by one and the element does not change. B. The atomic number increases by one and the element becomes a different element. C. The atomic number increases by two and the element becomes a different element. D. The atomic number decreases by four and the element becomes a different element.

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b should be the correct answer

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