Q: What particles are formed from a neutron in beta decay?


Read this paragraph and choose the correct option from the provided answers:

In beta decay, an electron and a proton form from a neutron (another unusual particle, called an antineutrino, is also produced). Only the electron is emitted from the nucleus. How does this change the atomic number and atomic mass of the atom?.

 Choices:

- rust and proton

- mucus and a proton

- atom and proton

- electron and a proton


A:
electron and a proton