The atomic number of a nucleus will increase by 1 if which of the following is emitted by the nucleus? w) an alpha particle x) a positron y) a beta particle z) a gamma ray

The atomic number of a nucleus will increase by 1 if which of the following is emitted by the nucleus? w) an alpha particle x) a positron y) a beta particle z) a gamma ray
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ANSWER: Y -- BETA PARTICLE 
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