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The beta particles and transmutation are to be compared and contrasted.
Answer to Problem 23R
Beta particles are fast moving electrons carry unit negative charge.
Transmutation is process changing one element into different element.
Explanation of Solution
Compare:
(a) Transmutation and beta particles are the result of nuclear decay.
(b) In both process, one element is change into different element. After changing a stable element is obtained.
Contrast:
(a) Transmutation occurs after alpha and beta decay whereas the beta particles are emitted during radioactive decay.
(b) Beta particles are negative charge particles whereas the transmutation is a process of changing one element into another element.
Conclusion:
Both transmutation and beta particles depends upon nuclear decay.
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