Question
Question: The electron emitted in beta radiation originates from....
The electron emitted in beta radiation originates from.
A
Inner orbits of atoms
B
Free electrons existing in nuclei
C
Decay of a neutron in a nucleus
D
Photon escaping from the nucleus
Answer
Decay of a neutron in a nucleus
Explanation
Solution
During β-decay, a neutron is transformed into a proton and an electron.