Calculate the disintegeration energy Q for the beta decay of `""^(32)P,` . The needed atomic masses are 31.973 u of `""^(32)P` and 31.972 u for `""^(32)S`

Explanation

To calculate the disintegration energy \( Q \) for the beta decay of \( {}^{32}\text{P} \), we can follow these steps:

### Step 1: Write the beta decay equation
The beta decay of \( {}^{32}\text{P} \) can be represented as:
\[ {}^{32}\text{P} \rightarrow {}^{32}\text{S} + \beta^- \]
where \( \beta^- \) represents the emitted beta particle (electron).
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