Write the basic nuclear process underlying β+ and β– decays.
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Solution
Basic process underlying β+ and β− decay are
During a weak interaction an atomic nucleus converts into a nucleus with one higher atomic number while emitting one electron and an electron antineutrino this is called beta minus decay.
`X_Z^A->Y_(Z+1)^A+e^(-)+ bar(v_e)`
During a weak interaction an atomic nucleus converts into a nucleus with one lower number while emitting a positron and electron neutrino this is called beta Plus decay.
`X_Z^A->Y_(Z-1)^A+e^(+)+v_e`
Concept: Radioactivity - Beta Decay
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