Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atomic structure

Atomic structure — practice question

You may need to refer to the Data Booklet for this question. The $^{68}\text{Ge}$ isotope is medically useful because it undergoes a natural radioactive process to form a gallium isotope, $^{68}\text{Ga}$, which is used to detect tumours. This change in $^{68}\text{Ge}$ happens when an electron is captured by the nucleus, converting a proton into a neutron. Which statement about the composition of an atom of the $^{68}\text{Ga}$ isotope is correct?

  • AIt has 4 electrons in its outer p subshell.
  • BIt has 13 electrons in its outer shell.
  • CIt has 37 neutrons.
  • DIts proton number is 32.

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