A Radioactive Nuclide of Atomic Number Z Emits an Electron,then

question 3

Multiple Choice

A radioactive nuclide of atomic number Z emits an electron,then the daughter nuclide emits a gamma ray.What is the atomic number of the resulting nuclide after both processes?

• A)Z+1
• B)Z-1
• C)Z-2
• D)Z-3

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Definitions:

Opportunity Cost

The exclusion of favorable outcomes from different choices upon selecting one option.

Increasing Opportunity Cost

A scenario where choosing more of one option increasingly limits the ability to choose other options, demonstrating the trade-offs in resource allocation.

Straight Line

A direct path between two points in a plane or three-dimensional space, having no curvature.

Opportunity Costs

The expense of the best alternative given up to make a choice.