If a Nucleus Decays by β^- decay to a Daughter

question 50

Multiple Choice

If a nucleus decays by β^- decay to a daughter nucleus,which of the following statements about this decay are correct? (There may be more than one correct choice.)

• A) The daughter nucleus has more protons than the original nucleus.
• B) The daughter nucleus has more neutrons than the original nucleus.
• C) The daughter nucleus has the same number of nucleons as the original nucleus.
• D) The daughter nucleus has fewer protons than the original nucleus.
• E) The daughter nucleus has fewer neutrons than the original nucleus.

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Definitions:

Condensation Polymer

A type of polymer formed by the reaction of two monomers with the simultaneous elimination of small molecules such as water, resulting in a bond between the monomers.

ε-Caprolactam

A cyclic amide or lactam, used as a monomer in the production of Nylon 6 through ring-opening polymerization.

Nylon 6

A type of polyamide or nylon made from a single monomer, caprolactam, characterized by its long, repetitive chains, used in textile and plastic industries.

Polymer

Large molecules composed of repeating structural units known as monomers, bonded together via chemical reactions.