Beta Decay: 14C6 → 14N7+ e− + νe

[Crystal037]

Homework Statement

In beta-decay, a gamma ray that is a fast moving electron is emitted due to the conversion of a neutron to a proton and an electron to increase the stability. As a result, the atomic number increases while the mass number remains the same. But when the atomic no. increases as an extra proton is added, won't the atom need the electron it emits to stabilise the atom which by now has a positive charge

Relevant Equations

Eg: 14C6 → 14N7+ e− + νe

Problem Statement: In beta-decay, a gamma ray that is a fast moving electron is emitted due to the conversion of a neutron to a proton and an electron to increase the stability. As a result, the atomic number increases while the mass number remains the same. But when the atomic no. increases as an extra proton is added, won't the atom need the electron it emits to stabilise the atom which by now has a positive charge
Relevant Equations: Eg: 14C6 → 14N7+ e− + νe

According to me, The atom as its electron has been shot out would have a positive charge.

 

[Orodruin]

Problem Statement: In beta-decay, a gamma ray that is a fast moving electron is emitted due to the conversion of a neutron to a proton and an electron to increase the stability. As a result, the atomic number increases while the mass number remains the same. But when the atomic no. increases as an extra proton is added, won't the atom need the electron it emits to stabilise the atom which by now has a positive charge
Relevant Equations: Eg: 14C6 → 14N7+ e− + νe

The atom as its electron has been shot out would have a positive charge.

Yes, this is called an ion.

Note that a beta particle is not a gamma ray.

 

[Crystal037]

Then how does the ion gets an electron to stabilize itself

 

[Orodruin]

What makes you think ions are necessarily unstable? The world is full of ions.