A Certain Nucleus, After Absorbing a Neutron, Emits A $\beta$ ^- and Then Splits into Two Alpha Particles

question 29

Multiple Choice

A certain nucleus, after absorbing a neutron, emits a $\beta$ ^- and then splits into two alpha particles. The (A, Z) of the original nucleus must have been:

• A) 6, 2
• B) 6, 3
• C) 7, 2
• D) 7, 3
• E) 8, 4

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