In the Radioactive Decay Process of Electron Capture A(n) ___

question 46

Multiple Choice

In the radioactive decay process of electron capture a(n) ___ in the nucleus captures an orbiting electron.

• A) neutrino
• B) neutron
• C) alpha particle
• D) proton
• E) positron

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Definitions:

Transform Boundary

A type of plate boundary where two tectonic plates slide past each other horizontally, often associated with earthquakes.

Mantle

The layer of the Earth between the crust and the outer core, composed of silicate rocks that are rich in magnesium and iron.

Melting

The process of changing from a solid to a liquid state due to an increase in temperature and/or a decrease in pressure.

Island Arc

An island arc is a chain of islands formed from the volcanic activity associated with the subduction zones of tectonic plates, typically located in the ocean.