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

Atoms, nuclei and radiation — practice question

Select the nuclear equation that describes beta decay of an argon (Ar) nucleus to potassium (K).

  • A$^{44}_{21}\text{Ar} \rightarrow ^{40}_{19}\text{K} + ^{4}_{2}\text{He}$
  • B$^{40}_{20}\text{Ar} \rightarrow ^{40}_{19}\text{K} + ^{0}_{1}\text{e}$
  • C$^{40}_{18}\text{Ar} \rightarrow ^{40}_{19}\text{K} + ^{0}_{-1}\text{e}$
  • D$^{40}_{19}\text{Ar} \rightarrow ^{40}_{19}\text{K} + ^{0}_{0}\gamma$

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