Beta decay of ²⁴Na produces a beta particle and A).²⁰F. B).²³Na. C).²⁴Ne. D).²⁴Mg.

Name: Beta decay of 24 Na produces a beta particle and A). 20 F. B). 23 Na. C). 24 Ne. D). 24 Mg.
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In beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, an electron (beta particle), and an antineutrino. The atomic number increases by 1, but the mass number remains the same. Therefore, $^{24}_{11}Na$ becomes $^{24}_{12}Mg$.

Beta Decay of 24Na Produces a Beta Particle and

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