In addition to a beta particle,what is the other product of beta decay of $ { }_{82}^{214} \mathrm{~Pb} $ ?

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In beta decay, a neutron in the nucleus converts to a proton and releases a beta particle, which is essentially an electron. This process results in an increase in atomic number by 1, but the mass number remains the same. Therefore, the daughter nuclide must have an atomic number of 83, which is option C, 214Bi. The other choices have either the wrong atomic number or the wrong mass number.

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In Addition to a Beta Particle,what Is the Other Product ${ }_{82}^{214} \mathrm{~Pb}$