What is the mass number and charge of the beta particle that is emitted from the nucleus in beta decay?

a
The mass of a beta particle is 1 and the charge is 0.
b
The mass of a beta particle is 0 and the charge is -1.
c
The mass of a beta particle is 0 and the charge is +1.
d
The mass of a beta particle is 4 and the charge is 2.

1 answer

b. The mass of a beta particle is 0 and the charge is -1.
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