What is the radioactive particle released in the following nuclear equation?

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90Sr38→ 90Y39+ ?
proton
beta particle
neutron
alpha particle
gamma ray

2007-12-09 04:52:21 · 3 answers · asked by sonia 1 in Science & Mathematics ➔ Chemistry

A beta particle.

2007-12-09 04:58:03 · answer #1 · answered by Gervald F 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋

A Beta particle, a neutron splits into a proton and an electron

2007-12-09 12:57:32 · answer #2 · answered by haydenriach 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋

It's negatively charged, doesn't change the mass, but increases Z by one.... that's a beta particle.

2007-12-09 12:58:53 · answer #3 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋