Which Isotope of Oxygen Is Most Likely to Be a β

question 18

Multiple Choice

Which isotope of oxygen is most likely to be a β emitter?

• A) ¹⁵O
• B) ¹⁶O
• C) ¹⁷O
• D) ¹⁹O

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Definitions:

Non-directional

Pertaining to hypothesis testing, a hypothesis that does not predict the direction of the difference or relationship but merely asserts that a difference or relationship exists.

Alternative Hypothesis

A hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, asserting that there is a statistically significant relationship between variables.

Non-directional

Refers to a type of hypothesis that does not predict the direction of the difference or relationship between variables.

Alternative Hypothesis

In hypothesis testing, the hypothesis that contradicts the null hypothesis, suggesting some effect or difference exists.