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Question 6
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Some unstable nuclei decay by emitting beta minus (β−\beta^{-}β−) particles.

a.

State what a beta minus particle is.

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b.

During beta minus decay, a neutron in the nucleus changes into another particle.

Give the name of this particle.

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c.

Give the relative charge of a beta minus particle.

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d.

Give the name of the particle emitted from the nucleus in beta plus (β+\beta^{+}β+) decay.

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e.

State the effect of gamma emission on the mass number of a nucleus.

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