Radioactivity Basics: A radioactive isotope of atomic number Z emits a beta-minus particle, and then the daughter nucleus emits a gamma ray. What is the atomic number of the resulting nucleus after both processes?

A. Z - 1
B. Z + 1
C. Z - 2
D. Z - 3


Answer: B

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