0
You visited us 0 times! Enjoying our articles? Unlock Full Access!
Question

During β decay, a neutron inside nucleus converts into proton, electron and x. Then, what is the particle x?
  1. π+- meson
  2. π- meson
  3. anti-neutrino
  4. neutrons

A
neutrons
B
anti-neutrino
C
π- meson
D
π+- meson
Solution
Verified by Toppr

Process of β decay
n01P+e+¯Ve
where, p=proton
e=electron
¯Ve=anti neutrino

Was this answer helpful?
0
Similar Questions
Q1
During β decay, a neutron inside nucleus converts into proton, electron and x. Then, what is the particle x?
View Solution
Q2
Although a neutron within a nucleus is stable, a neutron in free space decays into a proton and an electron (β - particle). The correct equation is:
View Solution
Q3
π - mesons are regarded as the nuclear glue to hold up neutrons and protons in nucleus.

View Solution
Q4
Assertion :During β-decay, a new element with atomic number greater than one is obtained. Reason: Protons and neutrons keep on changing into one another through meson.
View Solution
Q5
Why splitting of proton into neutron and neutron takes place in nucleus during radioactive decay
View Solution