Iodine-131 Is Used to Help Image the Thyroid Gland,and Undergoes

question 48

Multiple Choice

iodine-131 is used to help image the thyroid gland,and undergoes beta emission.How many protons are found in the product nuclide after emission?

• A) 53
• B) 54
• C) 77
• D) 78
• E) 131

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