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The emission of a Beta particle has the effect of?


Decreasing mass by one unit

Increasing mass by one unit

No change in mass

Adding a proton to the nucleus

Adding a proton of zero mass to the nucleus

Verified Answer :

Answer: No change in mass

Explanation:

Beta-emission: In this process, a neutron gets converted into a proton and an electron. The electron is referred to as a beta-particle. The beta particle released carries a charge of -1 unit and has negligible mass.

General representation of an element is given as: \(_Z^A\textrm{X}\)

Z= Atomic number

A = mass number

X = chemical symbol of element


\(_Z^A\textrm{X}\rightarrow _{Z+1}^A\textrm{Y}+_{-1}^0\beta\)

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Answer:

1. No change in mass 2. Adding a proton to the nucleus

Explanation:

The "expert" was halfway there. Beta particles are nearly negligible to mass, but decreases the negative charge of the nucleus and thereby adds one unit of positive charge to the nucleus.

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