A Certain Nucleus, After Absorbing a Neutron, Emits A $\beta$ ^- and Then Splits into Two Alpha Particles

question 42

Multiple Choice

A certain nucleus, after absorbing a neutron, emits a $\beta$ ^- and then splits into two alpha particles.The (A, Z) of the original nucleus must have been:

• A)6, 2
• B)6, 3
• C)7, 2
• D)7, 3
• E)8, 4

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