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Balancing Nuclear Reactions — Quiz

Question 8 • Physical Science

Consider the nuclear equation. 815O→715N++10e Which correctly identifies the type of reaction?

Answer
A
alpha decay
B
beta plus decay
C
gamma decay
D
beta minus decay

Explanation

The nucleus changes from oxygen-15 to nitrogen-15: its atomic number decreases from 8 to 7 while its mass number stays 15. The emitted particle is a positron, written as ⁰₊₁e, so this is beta plus decay.

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