A radioactive nuclide of proton number X emits a (beta)-particle to form a new nuclide to proton number Y. The correct equation relating X and Y is
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A.
X = Y – 1 -
B.
X = Y + 1 -
C.
X = 1 – Y -
D.
X = (frac{1}{y}) -
E.
X = Y
Correct Answer: Option B
Explanation
There is an increase in proton number by one in a beta-decay.