Which describe beta decay? check all that apply 1.in beta decay, a proton becomes a neutron and a positron 2.in beta decay, a neutron becomes a proton and an electron 3.in beta decay, a neutron becomes a proton and a gamma ray 4.beta decay releases energy 5.beta decay releases a helium-4 nucleus.

answers: 1,2,4 on ed-genuity ..good !

The correct statement are 1,2 and 4.

Explanation:

Beta minus decay: In this process, a neutron gets converted into a proton and an electron releasing a beta-particle. Along with release in energy.

The beta particle released carries a charge of -1 units.

Beta plus decay: In this process, a proton gets converted to neutron and an electron neutrino and releases positron particles (beta particles with positive charge) .Along with release in energy

This particle carries a charge of +1 units.

The correct statement are 1,2 and 4.