Chapter 11.4, Problem 11.7KCP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The isotopes involved as reactants and products in the reaction and name of the decay process has to be identified.

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.