Chemistry 9701 · AS & A Level · Atomic structure

Atomic structure — practice question

The $^{68}\text{Ge}$ isotope has medical applications because it undergoes a spontaneous radioactive change to form an isotope of a different element, $^{68}\text{X}$, which can be used to detect tumours. This change in $^{68}\text{Ge}$ happens when an electron enters the nucleus and turns a proton into a neutron. Which statement about the composition of an atom of $^{68}\text{X}$ is correct?

  • 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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