-What kind of decay process is occurring in the decay of isotope C to isotope D in the figure shown above?
A)α emission
B)β emission
C)γ emission
D)electron capture or positron emission

Question

-What kind of decay process is occurring in the decay of isotope C to isotope D in the figure shown above?
A)α emission 
B)β emission 
C)γ emission 
D)electron capture or positron emission

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In β decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton and a beta particle (electron or positron) is emitted. This process increases the atomic number by 1, changing the element to a different isotope or element, as described in the scenario.

-What Kind of Decay Process Is Occurring in the Decay