Chapter 14, Problem 14.10PAE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The reason for positron decay to have the same effect on the nucleus as electron capture.

Concept Introduction:

Positron Decay: It is the type of radioactive decay in which a proton inside the nucleus changes into a neutron by releasing a positron & a neutrino particle.

Electron Capture: It is the process in which the proton rich nucleus of an atom absorbs an electron from the electron shell. During this process, a proton gets converted into a neutron by emitting a neutrino particle.