A radioactive nuclide of proton number X emits a \(\beta\)-particle to form a new nuclide...

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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

A. X = Y - 1
B. X = Y + 1
C. X = 1 - Y
D. X = \(\frac{1}{y}\)
E. X = Y

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Correct Answer: Option B

Explanation

There is an increase in proton number by one in a beta-decay.

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