The electron emitted in β-radiation originates from where?
Correct answer: C. The decay of a neutron in a nuclei
- A. Inner orbits of atoms
- B. Free electrons existing in nuclei
- C. The decay of a neutron in a nuclei
- D. Photon escaping from a nuclei
Explanation
Beta radiation is a type of ionizing radiation emitted by certain radioactive nuclei. It consists of high-energy electrons (beta particles) that are emitted from the nucleus during a process called beta decay. The electron emitted in B-radiation does not originate from a specific location within the atom. Instead, it is created during the decay process when a neutron is converted into a proton and an electron. The electron is then ejected from the nucleus with high kinetic energy, making it a beta particle For Example:
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