Chapter 18, Problem 4PE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

Effect of mass and atomic mass due to loss of beta particle has to be determined.

Concept Introduction:

Beta emission $\left({\text{β}}^{-}\right)$ process represents conversion of neutron into 1 proton and 1 electron. This proton stays within nucleus and electron is emitted out of atom. This electron is called beta particle $\left({}_{-1}^0\text{e}\right)$.