When an atom undergoes beta decay, what will be the possible results of that decay?

Question

a. The daughter nucleus will either gain or lose charge and will lose mass
b. The daughter nucleus will lose charge and gain mass
c. The daughter nucleus will gain or lose mass, but not charge
d. The daughter nucleus will either gain or lose charge, but will not lose mass

Answer 1

a. The daughter nucleus will either gain or lose charge and will lose mass.