Physics 9702 · AS & A Level · Atoms, nuclei and radiation

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Which nuclear equation represents the beta decay of an argon (Ar) nucleus into potassium (K)?

  • A$^{44}_{18}\text{Ar} \rightarrow {}^{40}_{19}\text{K} + {}^{4}_{2}\text{He}$
  • B$^{40}_{18}\text{Ar} \rightarrow {}^{40}_{19}\text{K} + {}^{0}_{+1}\text{e}$
  • C$^{40}_{18}\text{Ar} \rightarrow {}^{40}_{19}\text{K} + {}^{0}_{-1}\text{e}$
  • D$^{40}_{18}\text{Ar} \rightarrow {}^{40}_{19}\text{K} + {}^{0}_{0}\gamma$

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