How does a negatively charged beta particle come out of the positively charged nucleus during beta decay?

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How does a negatively charged beta particle come out of the positively charged nucleus during beta decay?

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2006-11-02 12:21:36 · 3 answers · asked by Matthew 2 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Earth Sciences & Geology

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Beta decay is a type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (an electron or a positron) is emitted. In the case of electron emission, it is referred to as "beta minus" (β−), while in the case of a positron emission as "beta plus" (β+).

Check out the first link (Colorado) for a very basic explanation. The Wikipedia entry is very confusing.

2006-11-04 15:16:28 · answer #1 · answered by calbff2 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It comes from the transformation of a Neutron into a Proton and an electron.

2006-11-02 21:09:59 · answer #2 · answered by Seshagiri 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋

Hi. Actually it's caused by the weak force.

2006-11-02 20:27:14 · answer #3 · answered by Cirric 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋