Question

. A nucleus Li, having atomic number 3 and mass no. 7, emits a beta particle to
form a nucleus Be. Write the symbolic equation of the process and what is the
general name of the product nucleus formed with respect to the parent nucleus.

Answer 1

Explanation:

The proton stays in the nucleus but the electron leaves the atom as a beta particle. When a nucleus emits a beta particle, these changes happen: the mass number stays the same. the atomic number increases by 1.