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nothing (_*_)When a nucleus emits a beta particle, it loses one of its neutrons and gains one proton. Hence, it's mass and atomic number remain the same but its charge and proton number is increased by +1.
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"...nucleus...gains one proton..."
"...atomic number remain the same...."
The mass number remains the same because the neutron decays into a proton with the release of a beta particle. However, since one proton is gained, the atomic number also increases by 1. It does not remain the same like the mass number. Since the atomic number increased (the nucleus gained a positively charged proton), the charge does increase by +1.
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∙ 13y ago
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∙ 14y agoIn B- decay, the usual B decay, a neutron is converted into a proton, ejecting an electron and electron antineutrino. Specifically, a down quark becomes an up quark by ejection of a W- boson, which then decays to the electron and electron antineutrino.
In B+ decay, also known as positron emission, a protron is converted into a neutron, a positron, and a neutrino.
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∙ 11y ago- alpha: 2 protons & 2 neutrons leave nucleus as a helium nucleus. This results in the Atomic Mass decreasing by 4 units and the atomic number decreasing by 2 units. Another element is thus formed.
- beta: a neutron turns into a proton & an electron. The electron leaves. This results in negligible loss of atomic mass and an increase in atomic number. Another element is thus also formed.
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∙ 13y agoThe atomic number increases with beta radiation. This is caused by a neutron decaying and turning to a proton and releasing an electron plus an anti-neutrino. The extra proton causes an increase in atomic number.
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What is the meaning radiation?
what is the meaning radition? radiation is a by product of nuclear energy which can be in the form of alpha,beta and gramma rays.radioisotopes emit radiation.
Which particle is associated with beta decay?
The atomic nucleus can emit beta particles (beta radiation). A neutron emits a beta particle when it decays into a proton, and anti-neutrino, and an electron (which becomes the beta particle).
What happens when electron jump from atom to atom?
It will absorb or emit energy, according to the difference in the corresponding energy levels.
What happens when there are too many electrons?
If there are excess electrons in an atom, the atom is likely to be ionized; that is, the stom will emit the electrons.
At what temperature does Lithium-6 emit radiation?
Any material will emit blackbody radiation at any temperature. Lithium 6 will never emit ionizing radiation.
What happens when the ratio of neutrons to protons is not a stable ratio?
If it is not stable, then the atom will likely either emit alpha radiation or beta radiation in order to become more stable.
Alpha and beta decay emit what?
radiation
How can you tell which atoms are stable?
The atoms are stable when having the ratio of neutrons to protons that lie on the atom stability line. These stable atoms do not emit radiation as alpha, beta, neutron, or gamma radiation.
Which of the following is not a component of the radiation emitted by a radioactive sample a.alpha radiation b.delta radiation c.gamma radiation d.beta radiation?
Radioactive substances can emit alpha particles, gamma radiation (gamma rays) and beta radiation (beta particles). What they do not emit is delta radiation.It causes transmutation.It has a mass of 4 amus.
What is the radiation?
what is the meaning radition? radiation is a by product of nuclear energy which can be in the form of alpha,beta and gramma rays.radioisotopes emit radiation.
What is the meaning radiation?
what is the meaning radition? radiation is a by product of nuclear energy which can be in the form of alpha,beta and gramma rays.radioisotopes emit radiation.
What will an atom of an isotope with a large neutron to proton ratio probably emit?
Beta particle
Where does radioactivity start in an atom?
radioactivity start from the nucleus of an atom which becomes unstable n emit radiation
Which particle is associated with beta decay?
The atomic nucleus can emit beta particles (beta radiation). A neutron emits a beta particle when it decays into a proton, and anti-neutrino, and an electron (which becomes the beta particle).
What happens when a star becomes a black dwarf?
Then it will not emit any more radiation - except that it will eventually re-emit any radiation it receives, especially the cosmic background radiation.Then it will not emit any more radiation - except that it will eventually re-emit any radiation it receives, especially the cosmic background radiation.Then it will not emit any more radiation - except that it will eventually re-emit any radiation it receives, especially the cosmic background radiation.Then it will not emit any more radiation - except that it will eventually re-emit any radiation it receives, especially the cosmic background radiation.
What do radioactive materials do?
The atoms become some other type of atom. In the process, they emit some radiation, which contains energy. The radiation they emit typically include one or more of the following: alpha particles (helium-4 nuclei), beta particles (electrons or positrons), gamma rays, and neutrinos.
Is actinium a very powerful source of alpha radiation?
Yes, the isotope 227Ac emit alpha and beta radiations; all the isotopes of actinium are radioactive and emit radiations.
