Question

Which of the following represents beta decay

Answer 1

C. is the answer

Answer 2

The reaction representing beta decay is of option C:

`_(64)^(160)\textrm{Gd}\rightarrow _(65)^(160)\textrm{Tb}+_(-1)^0\e`

Step-by-step explanation:

Beta-decay: In this process, a neutron gets converted into a proton and an electron releasing a beta-particle. The beta particle released carries a charge of -1 units.

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

`_(64)^(160)\textrm{Gd}\rightarrow _(65)^(160)\textrm{Tb}+_(-1)^0\e`

Hence, the correct answer is option C.