A radioactive nuclide of atomic number Z emits a beta particle and gamma rays. State the atomic number of the nuclide.

      

A radioactive nuclide of atomic number Z emits a beta particle and gamma rays. State the atomic number of the nuclide.

  

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John
The new atomic number increases by 1, i.e. Z + 1
johnmulu answered the question on February 21, 2017 at 13:35


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