Question

The atomic number of a nucleus increases during which nuclear reactions

Answer 1

Answer:

A : Fusion followed by beta decay (electron emission)

Explanation:

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Answer 2

Answer:

Answer A : Fusion followed by beta decay (electron emission)

Explanation:

Notice that you want the Atomic number to increase, that is the number of protons in a nucleus. So if all four cases given experience the same fusion of nuclei, the only one that net increases the number of protons in the last stage, is the reaction that undergoes a beta decay (with emission of an electron) thus leaving a positive imbalance of positive charge (proton generated in the beta decay of a neutron).

Therefore, answer A is the correct one.