Suppose that atom x undergoes radioactive decay that results in atom y. If y has a larger atomic number than x, which type of radioactive decay occured?

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Suppose that atom x undergoes radioactive decay that results in atom y. If y has a larger atomic number than x, which type of radioactive decay occured?

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Beta minus decay in which a neutron turns to a proton and B- particle

Chhay Rith Hy answered May 22, 2017

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