Which of the Following Nuclei Is Likely to Capture an Electron

question 70

Multiple Choice

Which of the following nuclei is likely to capture an electron? What is the daughter nuclide produced?

• A) ⁹Li and ⁵He
• B) ⁴¹Ca and ⁴¹K
• C) ²⁴⁶Am and ²⁴⁶Pu
• D) ⁸⁰Ge and ⁸⁰Ga
• E) ²⁴Mg and ⁵He

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