In beta decay into a proton

In beta decay, either a neutron is converted into a proton, and the atomic number rises, or the opposite occurs, pushing the atomic number down.

beta-minus decays

*During beta-minus decays, a neutron is converted into a proton.

Both beta decays

Both beta decays also turn a neutron into a proton.

via inverse beta decay

Inside a nucleus, a proton can transform into a neutron via inverse beta decay, if an energetically allowed quantum state is available for the neutron.

into a proton or vice versa

A neutron in the nucleus transforms into a proton or vice versa, releasing a beta particle (an electron or positron) in the process.

subsequent radioactive beta decay

The capture of a neutron increases the mass of a nucleus; subsequent radioactive beta decay converts a neutron into a proton (with ejection of an electron and an antineutrino), leaving the mass practically unchanged.

Natural Beta decay (the emission of an electron from an atom’s nucleus)

Natural Beta decay (the emission of an electron from an atom’s nucleus) would then convert the neutron into a proton.

into a proton, electron and (the antimatter counterpart of the neutrino antineutrino

When an atom undergoes one type of beta decay, a neutron inside its nucleus spontaneously transforms into a proton, electron and antineutrino (the antimatter counterpart of the neutrino); in a type of inverse beta decay, the neutron absorbs a neutrino and morphs into a proton and electron.

by emission of a positron

Beta decay of a neutron transforms it into a proton by the emission of an electron, or conversely a proton is converted into a neutron by the emission of a positron, changing the nuclide type.

Radioactive decay

Radioactive decay is when the parent nucleus emits an electron and an antineutrino and converts a neutron to a proton.

decays

The Standard model states that a neutron (ddu) decays into a proton (uud) by the ejection of energy from one of the d quarks to form an e and a v particle.

from one to the other in a series of processes involving neutrinos and antineutrinos

First, neutrons and protons convert from one to the other in a series of processes involving neutrinos and antineutrinos.

decay

These neutrons are captured by surrounding nuclei, and then decay to a proton by emitting an electron and an antineutrino.

decay, or electron capture

Inside some nuclides, a neutron can turn into a proton (producing other particles) as described above; the reverse can happen inside other nuclides, where a proton turns into a neutron (producing other particles) through decay, or electron capture.

c. Beta particle decay

c. Beta particle decay involves the conversion of a neutron into a proton and electron within the nucleus.

This negative beta particle

This negative beta particle changes one neutron into a proton.

ensuing beta

These neutrons are captured by iron “seed nuclei,” and ensuing beta decays turn some of the neutrons into protons, thereby raising the atomic number and creating the elements up to uranium (Z = 92).

the atom

Eventually, the atom decays and converts a neutron into a proton, turning a proton into a new element.

to a proton and , #'e'^(-)#, an electron

Now, when a nuclide decays via beta decay, or beta minus decay, a neutron located inside the nucleus is converted to a proton and an electron, #'e'^(-)#, and an electron antineutrino, #bar(nu)_'e'#, are emitted.

Beta plus decay – which is also known as inverse beta decay –

Beta plus decay – which is also known as inverse beta decay – involves the conversion of a proton to a neutron, positron, and neutrino.