Asked by Ginny Aldrich on Jun 06, 2024
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What is the net change during a beta emission?
A) Loss of one proton, gain of one neutron
B) Loss of one neutron, gain of one proton
C) Loss of one neutron, gain of one electron
D) Loss of one electron, gain of one proton
Beta Emission
A type of radioactive decay where a beta particle (an electron or positron) is emitted from an atomic nucleus.
- Interpret the phenomena and effects of alpha and beta decay, including the net modifications that manifest.
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Zybrea KnightJun 12, 2024
Final Answer :
B
Explanation :
During a beta emission, a neutron in an atom's nucleus transforms into a proton and emits an electron (beta particle). This process results in the loss of one neutron and the gain of one proton, changing the element to another in the periodic table.
Learning Objectives
- Interpret the phenomena and effects of alpha and beta decay, including the net modifications that manifest.
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