Question

Which describe beta decay? Check all that apply 1.In beta decay, a proton becomes a neutron and a positron 2.In beta decay, a neutron becomes a proton and an electron 3.In beta decay, A neutron becomes a proton and a gamma ray 4.Beta decay releases energy 5.Beta decay releases a helium-4 nucleus.

answers: 1,2,4 on ed-genuity ..good luck!!!

Answer 1

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Answer 2

The correct statement are 1,2 and 4.

Step-by-step explanation:

Beta minus decay: In this process, a neutron gets converted into a proton and an electron releasing a beta-particle. Along with release in energy.

The beta particle released carries a charge of -1 units.

`_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _(Z+1)^A\textrm{Y}+_(-1)^0\beta`

Beta plus decay: In this process, a proton gets converted to neutron and an electron neutrino and releases positron particles (beta particles with positive charge) .Along with release in energy

This particle carries a charge of +1 units.

`_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _(Z-1)^A\textrm{Y}+_(+1)^0\beta`

The correct statement are 1,2 and 4.