Which Event Does Not Occur During the Decay of Potassium-40

question 78

Multiple Choice

Which event does not occur during the decay of potassium-40 isotopes?

• A) An electron orbiting near the nucleus enters into the nucleus and combines with a proton to produce a neutron.
• B) Electrons rearrange, producing x-rays.
• C) A neutron changes to a proton and emits an electron.
• D) A proton is ejected from the nucleus.

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