Which Nuclear Reaction Is an Example of Electron Capture

question 57

Multiple Choice

Which nuclear reaction is an example of electron capture?

• A) Pu +He →Cm
• B) Na →Ne +Β
• C) Cm →Pu +He
• D) Ar +Β →Cl
• E) Ni →Cu +Β

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