Which of the following statements about positrons is false?
A. The positron has same mass as an electron.
B. A positron is ejected from the nucleus during the conversion of a proton into a neutron.
C. A positron is a positive electron.
D. When positron emission occurs, the atomic number of the nucleus increases.
Answer:D
Which of the following statements about positrons is false?
A. The positron has same mass as an electron. B. A positron is ejected from the nucleus during the conversion of a proton into a neutron. C. A positron is a positive electron. D. When positron emission occurs, the atomic number of the nucleus increases.