Polonium-218 undergoes beta decay, converting a neutron into a proton. Then the daughter isotope undergoes another beta decay, a

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Polonium-218 undergoes beta decay, converting a neutron into a proton. Then the daughter isotope undergoes another beta decay, a

gain converting a neutron into a proton. Which equation correctly describes this process? Use the periodic table link from the tools bar to answer the question.

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sergij07 [2.7K] · Answer 1 · 2022-06-06T04:54:06+03:00

Answer: $^{218}_{84}Po \rightarrow ^{218}_{85}At + ^{0}_{-1}e$ is the correct equation for beta decay.

Explanation:

When a beta particle, that is, $^{0}_{-1}e$ is emitted in a radioactive decay then it is known as beta decay.

Therefore, beta decay of Polonium-218 is as follows.

$^{218}_{84}Po \rightarrow ^{218}_{85}At + ^{0}_{-1}e$

Therefore, we can conclude that $^{218}_{84}Po \rightarrow ^{218}_{85}At + ^{0}_{-1}e$ is the correct equation for the given beta decay.