Physics 0625 · IGCSE · Radioactivity

Radioactivity — practice question

A beta particle is an electron moving at high speed. Which statement explains how beta particles are released from an atom?

  • AAn electron is emitted as a beta particle from an inner electron shell of the atom.
  • BAn electron is emitted as a beta particle from an outer electron shell of the atom.
  • CA neutron changes into a proton and a beta particle is emitted from the nucleus.
  • DA proton changes into a neutron and a beta particle is emitted from the nucleus.

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