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Beta decay increases an atom’s atomic number by converting a neutron into a proton, producing a new element with one more proton.

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Nuclear Chemistry & Radioactivity HESI A2 Practice Questions

Free Nuclear Chemistry & Radioactivity practice questions for the HESI A2 exam with detailed rationales.

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Which type of radioactive decay results in an increase in atomic number?
Beta decay
Gamma decay
Positron emission
Alpha decay