Determine the identity of the daughter nuclide from the beta decay of Pb.

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Determine the identity of the daughter nuclide from the beta decay of  Pb.

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Beta decay involves the conversion of a neutron into a proton, emitting an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino. In this case, the initial nuclide is Pb, which has an atomic number of 82. Beta decay will increase the atomic number by 1, resulting in a daughter nuclide with an atomic number of 83. The only choice with an atomic number of 83 is Bi, so the correct answer is D.

Determine the Identity of the Daughter Nuclide from the Beta