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Beta decay
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GPT 3.5
- Beta decay: A type of radioactive decay in which a beta particle (an electron) is emitted from the nucleus of an atom, converting a neutron into a proton
- Beta particle: An electron or positron emitted during beta decay
- Neutron: A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus of an atom
- Proton: A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom
- Radioactive decay: The process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation, such as alpha or beta particles or gamma rays.
- Beta particle: An electron or positron emitted during beta decay
- Neutron: A subatomic particle with no charge found in the nucleus of an atom
- Proton: A positively charged subatomic particle found in the nucleus of an atom
- Radioactive decay: The process in which an unstable atomic nucleus loses energy by emitting radiation, such as alpha or beta particles or gamma rays.