The Stability Of $\begin{array} { l } 36 \\17\end{array}$ Cl with Respect to Alpha, Beta-Plus and Beta-Minus Decay Is

question 86

Multiple Choice

The stability of $\begin{array} { l } 36 \\17\end{array}$ Cl with respect to alpha, beta-plus and beta-minus decay is to be determined. The following atomic masses are known: $\begin{array} { l } 4 \\2\end{array}$ He: 4.002603 u $\begin{array} { l } 32 \\15\end{array}$ P: 31.973907 u $\begin{array} { l } 36 \\16\end{array}$ S: 35.967081 u $\begin{array} { l } 36 \\17\end{array}$ Cl: 35.968307 u $\begin{array} { l } 38 \\18\end{array}$ Ar: 35.967546 u The $\begin{array} { l } 36 \\17\end{array}$ Cl nucleus is

• A)not subject to alpha, beta-plus or beta-minus decay.
• B)subject to alpha decay only.
• C)subject to beta-plus decay only.
• D)subject to beta-minus decay only.
• E)subject to beta-plus or beta-minus decay, but not to alpha decay.

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