Potassium-40 Decays by Beta Emission to Form a New Nuclide

question 73

Multiple Choice

Potassium-40 decays by beta emission to form a new nuclide. Identify the new nuclide.

• A)argon-40
• B)chlorine-36
• C)calcium-40
• D)calcium-39
• E)phosphorus-38

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