(a) Why is the beta decay p S n 1 e1 1 n forbidden for a

Chapter 44, Problem 58

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(a) Why is the beta decay p S n 1 e1 1 n forbidden for a free proton? (b) What If? Why is the same reaction possible if the proton is bound in a nucleus? For example, the following reaction occurs: 13 7N S 13 6C 1 e1 1 n (c) How much energy is released in the reaction given in part (b)?

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