The Most Likely Decay Mode (Or Modes)of the Unstable Nuclide $\alpha$

question 77

Multiple Choice

The most likely decay mode (or modes) of the unstable nuclide C would be:

• A)positron production
• B)(\(\alpha\)-particle production)
• C)electron capture
• D)(\(\beta\)-particle production)
• E)either positron production or electron capture,or both.

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