Beta Decay
Grade 11•45 minutes
Learning Objective
I can explain the process of beta decay and how it affects the stability of an atom.
Practice Questions
This lesson includes 7 practice questions to reinforce learning.
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1. Describe the process of beta decay in your own words. What happens to the particles in the nucleus during this process?
2. Explain why an atom undergoes beta decay. What specific conditions in the nucleus lead to this process?
3. If an atom has 10 neutrons and 5 protons, what will it become after undergoing beta decay? Include the new atomic number and element name in your answer.
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Beta Decay
Tyler DeWitt