In addition to a beta particle,what is the other product of beta decay of I?
A) Sb
B) Te
C) Xe
D) Cs

Question

In addition to a beta particle,what is the other product of beta decay of  I?
A) Sb 
B) Te 
C) Xe 
D) Cs

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

Beta decay involves the conversion of a neutron into a proton, with the emission of a beta particle (an electron) and an antineutrino. The atomic number increases by one, but the mass number remains the same. In this case, the beta decay of 11ea7e2d_d1b3_05a6_a2f7_e9bd1c2e467c_TB4940_11 would result in the production of a xenon-135 nucleus (11ea7e2d_d1b3_2cb9_a2f7_9567e719862e_TB4940_11) as the other product. This is because the atomic number increases from 53 (iodine) to 54 (xenon), but the mass number remains 135. Therefore, the correct answer is C.

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