yes it can
It is called beta decay. there are two types: 1) posive beta decay in which atomic number decreases. 2) negative beta decay in which atomic number increases.
Beta positive decay would decrease the atomic number by one.
Neutron radiation increases the atomic number of the donating atom by one. This occurs when a neutron is absorbed by an atom, causing it to become unstable and undergo beta decay, which results in an increase in atomic number.
The end result of beta- decay is that a neutron is converted into a proton, increasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same. The end result of beta+ decay is that a proton is converted into a neutron, decreasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same.
Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.
When the nucleus releases a beta minus particle the atomic number increase with 1.When the nucleus releases a beta plus particle the atomic number decrease with 1.
It is called beta decay. there are two types: 1) posive beta decay in which atomic number decreases. 2) negative beta decay in which atomic number increases.
Beta positive decay would decrease the atomic number by one.
Neutron radiation increases the atomic number of the donating atom by one. This occurs when a neutron is absorbed by an atom, causing it to become unstable and undergo beta decay, which results in an increase in atomic number.
The end result of beta- decay is that a neutron is converted into a proton, increasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same. The end result of beta+ decay is that a proton is converted into a neutron, decreasing the atomic number while keeping the atomic mass number the same.
THe atomic number would decrease by 2 as alpha particle comes out. But for two beta particles the atomic number would increase by 2. So the atomic number remains unchanged due to emission of one alpha followed by 2 beta particles.
Usually with the '4 types of radiation' it is referred to:- alpha radiation (emission of an alpha particle = a helium nucleus = 2 neutrons + 2 protons):Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number decreases by 4 and the atomic number by 2.- beta-minus radiation (emission of a beta- particle = an electron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number increases by 1 (a neutron decays into a proton and beta- radiation)- beta-plus radiation (emission of a beta+ particle = a positron)Hence for the emitting nucleus the mass number remains the same and the atomic number decreases by 1 (under the addition of energy a proton decays into a neutron and a positron)- gamma radiation (emission of high energetic photons)The emitting nucleus doesn't change its mass number and atomic number,but it jumps from a higher energy level to a lower energy level.
Beta radiation consists of high-speed electrons (β-) which have a lower penetrating power compared to alpha radiation. These electrons can be stopped by materials with higher atomic number, such as metals, due to increased interactions and energy loss. Paper, on the other hand, has a lower atomic number and density, allowing beta radiation to easily pass through it.
When a radioactive isotope emits a beta particle (high-energy electron), a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton. This causes the atomic number of the nucleus to increase by one because a proton has a positive charge and changes a neutron to a proton increases the atomic number.
Electron (beta minus) decay: the atomic mass remain approx. constant, the atomic number will be greater with 1 Positron (beta plus) and electron capture decay: the atomic mass remain approx. constant, the atomic number decrease with 1 Double beta decay: the atomic mass remain approx. constant, the atomic number will be greater with 2
It depends on whether the beta decay is beta- or beta+. The alpha emission reduces the atomic number by 2. Beta- increases the atomic number by 1 while beta+ decreases the atomic number by 1. You do the math.
When a beta particle is emitted from a nucleus via Beta- decay, the mass number stays the same, and the atomic number goes up one, because one neutron is changed into one proton by Beta- decay.In Beta+ decay, the opposite is true. A proton is converted into a neutron, again keeping the mass number the same, but in this case reducing the atomic number by one.The ending result is different, however. In Beta-, the beta particle is an electron, while in Beta+, the beta particle is a positron.