Beta Minus Decay... What's next?

esmeralda4

Hi.

After Beta minus decay does the atom gain a charge and become an ion?

I.e after a neutron become a proton and electron does the atom become positively charged because it has more protons than electrons?

Or does it capture an electron from somewhere else???

Thanks

Khashishi

The new electron is emitted with high energy and will probably be ejected from the atom, leaving a positive ion. The positive ion will eventually capture another electron and become neutral.

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esmeralda4	Beta Minus Decay... What's next? Hi. After Beta minus decay does the atom gain a charge and become an ion? I.e after a neutron become a proton and electron does the atom become positively charged because it has more protons than electrons? Or does it capture an electron from somewhere else??? Thanks

Khashishi	The new electron is emitted with high energy and will probably be ejected from the atom, leaving a positive ion. The positive ion will eventually capture another electron and become neutral.