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Which reaction describes a beta emission? 226 86Rn + ₂He 94Pu + 4₂He⇒ 24296Cm + ¹on 1 88 Ra 239 118 54Xe 118 53 + +18 5926Fe⇒5927C0+0 -₁e​

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239/94Pu -> 239/95Am + 0/-1e
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Answer: 239/94Pu → 239/95Am + 0/-1e

Explanation: The present chemical transformation involves the conversion of a neutron residing in the nucleus of the element Plutonium-239 to a proton, accompanied by the release of an electron by beta decay. The subatomic particle known as the proton remains confined within the atomic nucleus, thereby triggering a metamorphosis of the constituent element, resulting in the creation of Am-239. Meanwhile, the emission of a beta particle occurs from the nucleus.

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