A Radioactive Nuclide of Atomic Number Z Emits an Electron,then

question 19

Multiple Choice

A radioactive nuclide of atomic number Z emits an electron,then the daughter nuclide emits a gamma ray.What is the atomic number of the resulting nuclide after both processes?

• A) Z + 1
• B) Z - 1
• C) Z - 2
• D) Z - 3
• E) Z + 2

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