Chapter 11, Problem 11.36AP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The nucleus can emit an electron during $\text{β}$ decay when there are no electron present in the nucleus has to be explained.

Concept Introduction:

Beta decay:

The $\text{β}$ emission includes the decomposition of a neutron to yield an electron and a proton.

${}_{\text{0}}^{\text{1}}\text{n}{\to }_{\text{1}}^{\text{1}}{\text{P+}}_{\text{-1}}^{\text{0}}\text{e}$

Where the electron $\left({}_{\text{-1}}^{\text{0}}\text{e}\right)$ is emitted as a $\text{β}$ particle and the proton is taken by the nucleus