AAMC FL Practice Exam

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What are the products of beta plus decay?

Alpha particle and electron
Neutrino and alpha particle
Neutrino and positron
Electron and neutron

The correct answer is: Neutrino and positron

In beta plus decay, a proton within an unstable atomic nucleus is transformed into a neutron, leading to the emission of a positron and a neutrino. The positron is a particle that has the same mass as an electron but carries a positive charge. Meanwhile, the neutrino is an extremely light, neutral particle that interacts very weakly with matter. This decay process reduces the atomic number of the original atom by one, effectively transforming it into a different element, while maintaining the same mass number. The combination of the positron and the neutrino being emitted as a result of this decay clearly identifies option C as the correct answer, as it accurately describes the products formed during beta plus decay.