21. Nuclear Chemistry

Beta Decay

Multiple Choice
Which of the following represents the balanced nuclear equation for the beta minus (β−) decay of cobalt-60 (Co-60)?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following nuclides is most likely to undergo beta decay?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a characteristic of beta radiation?
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Open Question
An unstable isotope of Re-191 is a beta producer. What is the other product of the reaction?
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Multiple Choice
When an atomic nucleus emits a beta particle, which of the following occurs?
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Multiple Choice
If a nucleus gains a neutron and then undergoes beta emission, what happens to its atomic number and mass number?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following describes radioactive decay by beta particle emission?
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Multiple Choice
When an atom undergoes beta decay and emits a beta particle, what is the change in its atomic mass number?
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Multiple Choice
When an element undergoes beta decay, how do its mass number and atomic number change?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following nuclides is most likely to undergo beta decay?
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Multiple Choice
Which notation is commonly used to represent a beta particle in nuclear equations?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following is a product of the beta (electron) decay of vanadium-52?
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Multiple Choice
During beta decay, which particle is emitted from the nucleus?
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Multiple Choice
Which of the following statements is true for beta radiation?
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Open Question
An element of atomic number 88 decays radioactively to an element of atomic number 82.
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