What happens to an atom when they emit beta radiation?

Answer 1

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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Answer 2

In 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.

Answer 3

• 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.

Answer 4

The 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.

Answer 5

When an atom emits beta radiation, a neutron within the nucleus is transformed into a proton, which leads to the emission of an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino. This process changes the atomic number of the atom, transforming it into a different element.