Question

90

1
39
is the
In the following decay equation,
90
Sy →
38
et
90
39
-1
A. alpha particle
B. parent element
C. daughter element
D. beta particle

Answer 1

D. beta particle

Step-by-step explanation:

Number of protons increases from 38 to 39 indicating beta decay (only one proton up from parent isotope to daughter isotope) Also atomic mass (on top of an isotope), 90 stays the same as beta particle is very small.