A Radioactive Isotope of Atomic Number Z Emits a Beta-Minus

question 48

Multiple Choice

A radioactive isotope of atomic number Z emits a beta-minus particle,and then the daughter nucleus emits a gamma ray.What is the atomic number of the resulting nucleus after both processes?

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

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