Which represents the balanced equation for the beta minus emission of phosphorus-32?

A) 32/15P - - - > 28/13 Al + 2/4 He

B) 32/15P - - - > 32/14 Si + 0/-1 e

C) 32/15P - - - > 32/16 S + 0/-1 e

D) 32/15P - - - > 32/14 Si + 0/+1 e

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Kamryn Reilly

25 August, 12:02

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Karli Giles · Answer 1

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In beta minus decay, a neutron is converted to a proton and an electron is created with an electron antineutrino.

Which represents the balanced equation for the beta minus emission of phosphorus-32?A) 32/15P - - - > 28/13 Al + 2/4 HeB) 32/15P - - - > 32/14 Si + 0/-1 eC) 32/15P - - - > 32/16 S + 0/-1 eD) 32/15P - - - > 32/14 Si + 0/+1 e