Which of the following particles is emitted during beta decay?

Practice Questions

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Which of the following particles is emitted during beta decay?
  1. Alpha particle
  2. Beta particle
  3. Gamma ray
  4. Neutron

Questions & Step-by-Step Solutions

Which of the following particles is emitted during beta decay?
  • Step 1: Understand what beta decay is. It is a type of radioactive decay.
  • Step 2: Know that during beta decay, a particle is emitted from the nucleus of an atom.
  • Step 3: Identify the types of beta particles: they can be electrons (beta minus decay) or positrons (beta plus decay).
  • Step 4: Conclude that the particle emitted during beta decay is a beta particle, which can be either an electron or a positron.
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