Which of the Following Radioactive Decays  Does Not Produce an Atom

question 50

Multiple Choice

Which of the following radioactive decays  does not produce an atom of a different element?

• A) Alpha
• B) Beta
• C) Gamma
• D) Electron capture
• E) Positron

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Marginal Private Benefits

The additional benefit received by consumers from consuming one more unit of a good or service.

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