Beta Decay

• Beta Decay

  • AZ  A(Z+1) + e- + an anti-neutrino
    • A neutron has converted into a proton, electron and an anti-neutrino.

• Positron Decay

  • AZ  A(Z-1) + e+ + a neutrino
    • A proton has converted into a neutron, positron and a neutrino.

• Electron Capture

  • AZ + e-  A(Z-1) + a neutrino
    • A proton and an electron have converted into a neutron and a neutrino.

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