10 Questions
In beta decay, what particle is emitted from the nucleus of an atom?
Beta particle
What is the result when a neutron changes into a proton and an electron in beta decay?
Electron capture
Which type of emission occurs when a positron is emitted from the nucleus?
Gamma emission
What happens to the atomic number during beta- emission?
Increases by 1
Which particle is emitted in positron emission?
Positron
What is the change in mass number during electron capture?
Remains the same
Which process results in an increase in atomic number by 1?
Positron emission
What is emitted during alpha decay?
$\alpha$ particle (helium nucleus)
Which type of decay involves the loss of two protons and two neutrons?
$\alpha$ decay
What is the change in mass number during positron emission?
Remains the same
Test your knowledge of beta emission with questions about identifying missing particles in nuclear reactions. From determining the atomic number and mass number to writing the complete equations, challenge yourself with these beta emission-related queries.
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