When a ¹⁶²Re Nucleus Emits an Alpha Particle, the Nuclear

question 56

Multiple Choice

When a ¹⁶²Re nucleus emits an alpha particle, the nuclear species that results is _____________.

• A) tantalum-159
• B) iridium-158
• C) tantalum-158
• D) iridium-166
• E) None of the above

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