Question
Which decay increases the atomic number?

Answer

  1. $\beta^-$decay
Explanation:
$\beta^-$ decay: $_\text{Z}^\text{A}\text{​X}→_{\text{Z}+1}^{\text{A}}\text{​Y} + _{−1}^0\text{​e}$
Thus, the atomic number is increased in $\beta^-$ decay.

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