Beta Decay Flashcards
1
Q
Why does beta minus decay occur?
A
Too many neutrons -> too strong nuclear force
2
Q
Why does the beta plus decay occur?
A
When there’s too many protons, nuclear force is not balanced
3
Q
What happens during a beta minus (β-) decay?
A
decays into a proton, electron and antineutrino
4
Q
What happens during a beta plus (β+) decay?
A
decays into a neutron, positron and neutrino
