Consider the β + decay of 116c. part a is this decay energetically possible? the atomic mass of 116c is 11.011434 u.

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Caleb Humphrey

11 February, 17:50

Consider the β + decay of 116c. part a is this decay energetically possible? the atomic mass of 116c is 11.011434 u.

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Mia Cardenas · Answer 1

Beta decay is type of radioactive decay where atomic nucleus emitts positron (fast electron) and neutrino.

Beta decay of carbon: 11 C (isotope of carbon) → 11 B (isotope of boron) + e + (positron) + ν e (electron neutrino) + 0.96 MeV (energy released).

Decay is energetically possible because energy is released, but occurs only 0,25% of time.