In addition to a beta particle,what is the other product of beta
decay of Pb?

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In addition to a beta particle,what is the other product of beta
 decay of Pb?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Beta decay involves the transformation of a neutron into a proton, with the emission of a beta particle (an electron) and a neutrino. The resulting nucleus has one more proton and one less neutron than the original nucleus. In the case of 11ea6c49_d572_467b_9875_8be9650e1b68_TB6106_11Pb, beta decay would result in the formation of an 11Bi nucleus (which has one more proton and one less neutron than 11Pb) as well as the emission of a beta particle. Therefore, choice C (11ea6c49_d572_6d8e_9875_253fa2293c41_TB6106_11Bi) is the correct answer. None of the other choices reflect the correct atomic number and mass number of the resulting nucleus.

In Addition to a Beta Particle,what Is the Other Product