Question

Which best describes a beta particle that is emitted during nuclear decay?

A. A high-energy photon
B. A boron nucleus
C. An electron
D. A helium nucleus

Answer 1

Answer: The correct answer is Option C.

Step-by-step explanation:

A beta particle is released when a nucleus undergoes a beta decay process. In this process, a neutron gets converted to a proton and an electron. The electron released is known as beta particle only.

The equation that represents beta decay process is:

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

The charge that this particle carries is -1 and it has a mass of 0 units. It is represented as
`_(-1)^0\beta` of
`_(-1)^0e`

Hence, the correct answer is Option C.

Answer 2

I believe the correct answer from the choices listed above is option C. A beta particle that is emitted during nuclear decay is an electron. The high energy electron emitted in this reaction is called a beta particle and is represented by 0−1e−−10e− in nuclear equations.

Hope this answers the question. Have a nice day.