Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atomic structure

Atomic structure — practice question

The isotope $^{68}\text{Ge}$ has medical applications because it decays naturally to produce an isotope of another element, $^{68}\text{X}$, which can be used to detect tumours. This change in $^{68}\text{Ge}$ happens when an electron is taken into the nucleus and converts a proton into a neutron. Which statement correctly describes the composition of an atom of $^{68}\text{X}$?

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

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