Question

is beta decay a form of nuclear fission? (1 point)
yes, it is because the mass number changes.
yes, it is because the atomic number changes.
no, it is not because the mass number does not change.
no, it is not because the atomic number does not change.

Explanation:

Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay where a nucleus emits a beta particle. In beta decay, the mass number (total number of protons and neutrons) of the nucleus remains the same. Nuclear fission involves splitting a heavy nucleus into smaller nuclei, which typically changes the mass number. So, beta decay is not a form of nuclear fission because the mass number does not change.

Answer:

No, it is not because the mass number does not change.