A nucleus undergoes beta decay. Which of the following statements is true? The d
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Question
A nucleus undergoes beta decay. Which of the following statements is true?
The daughter element has more protons than the parent.
The daughter element has the same number of protons as the parent.
Both daughter and parent elements have the same atomic number.
The daughter element has fewer protons than the parent.
a.The daughter element has more protons than the parent.
b.The daughter element has the same number of protons as the parent.
c.Both daughter and parent elements have the same atomic number.
d.The daughter element has fewer protons than the parent.
Explanation / Answer
Since, beta decay is the emission of an electron from the nucleus therefore daughter has more positive charge, and therefore more protons. So, a is the correct answer.