Tritium, a radioactive isotope of hydrogen, emits which of the following particles?
- Neutron (n)
- Beta ( -)
- Alpha ( )
- Gamma ( )
Answer
(2) Beta ( -)
Solution
As per NCERT, tritium is radioactive and emits low energy - particles (t1/2 = 12.33 years).
31H 32He + 0-1e
Tritium is a - emitter.
Answer: (2)