Chemistry (7th Edition)

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Chapter 19 - Nuclear Chemistry - Section Problems - Page 836: 35

Answer

Beta

Work Step by Step

There is no change in mass number. But atomic number is increased by 1. (For U, Z=92 and for Np, Z=93) This is the case when a beta particle is emitted.
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