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← ScienceWhich consequence results when beta decay occurs within strontium-90?
A)Atomic number of nuclei increases✓
B)Half-life of compound decreases
C)Neutron count rises dramatically
D)Alpha particle emission intensifies
💡 Explanation
Beta decay converts a neutron into a proton via weak interaction; this increases the atomic number because neutron converts to proton, therefore atomic number increases rather than emitting alpha particles.
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