Potassium-40 Is a β Emitter

question 55

Multiple Choice

Potassium-40 is a β emitter. What isotope is formed when ⁴⁰K emits a β particle?

• A) ³⁶Cl
• B) ⁴⁰Ar
• C) ⁴⁰Ca
• D) ⁴⁴Ca

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