During a positive beta decay, while the proton decays to form a neutron, a positron and a neutrino, there is an increase in mass, but this mass increase is not reflected in certain examples of positive beta decay. Why? where does the increased mass go? and moreover, according to the laws of physics and chemistry, mass remains conserved and is interconvertible to energy. but in this case, mass increases in an intranuclear reaction. is it even possible? Mass should not increase but accpording to the equation it does. Why? Please contact as soon as possible.