What Happens to a Nucleus Above the Belt of Stability

question 16

Multiple Choice

What happens to a nucleus above the belt of stability that undergoes beta decay?

• A)It shifts toward the stable region.
• B)It shifts away from the stable region.
• C)It remains in the stable region.
• D)There is not enough information to tell.

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