In Radioactive Decay, the Original Nucleus Before Decay Is Referred

question 108

Multiple Choice

In radioactive decay, the original nucleus before decay is referred to as the

• A) daughter isotope
• B) parent isotope
• C) mother-in-law isotope
• D) progenitor isotope

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