By definition, Bronsted-Lowry acid is a proton donor in the acid-base neutralization reaction. When a weak acid like acetylsalicylic acid is reacted with water, the water here acts as the Bronsted-Lowry base. This is possible because water has properties of amphoterism - can act as an acid or base. In this case, acetylsalicylic acid would have to donate its H+ atom to water, so that it would yield a hydronium ion, H₃O⁺. The complete net ionic reaction is shown in the picture.
So, in the reaction, the products yield are the acetylsalicylate ion and the hydronium ion.
The radiation emitted is a beta particle with a -1 charge. <span>Beta particles have a </span><span>medium penetrating power. An emission of beta particles requires shielding because of the hazards it pose to humans. Thus, one characteristic of this radiation is that some shielding is required.</span>