Identify the product formed when emits a β particle.

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Identify the product formed when  emits a β particle.

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When 11eb6c44_5809_6a64_8d9d_7777a86dd103_TB8310_11 emits a β particle, it undergoes beta decay. This means that a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, and an electron and an antineutrino are emitted. Therefore, the atomic number of the product will be one more than the original atom. Looking at the answer choices, option C has a different last digit in the ID, indicating a change in atomic number. Options A, B, and D have the same last digit in the ID as the original atom, and therefore cannot be the correct product.

Identify the Product Formed When Emits a β Particle