During a $\beta^{-}$-decay,

  • A
    an atomic electron is ejected
  • B
    an electron which is already present within the nucleus is ejected
  • C
    a neutron in the nucleus decays emitting an electron
  • D
    a proton in the nucleus decays emitting an electron

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