The Stability of Sc with Respect to Alpha,β⁺,and β^-

question 88

Multiple Choice

The stability of Sc with respect to alpha,β⁺,and β^- decay is to be determined.Do not consider the possibility of decay by electron capture.The following atomic masses are known: He: 4.002603 u K: 42.960717 u Ca: 46.954543 u Sc 46.952409 u Ti: 46.951764 u The Sc nuclide is

• A) not subject to alpha, β⁺, or β^- decay.
• B) subject to alpha decay only.
• C) subject to β⁺ decay only.
• D) subject to β^- decay only.
• E) subject to β⁺ or β^- decay, but not to alpha decay.

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