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Physics · Oct / Nov 2017 · Paper 11 · Question 38

5054Radioactive decay

A nucleus of phosphorus $^{32}_{15}\text{P}$ emits a beta-particle to form a new nucleus. What is the nucleon number and what is the proton number of the new nucleus?

  1. A28, 13
  2. B31, 14
  3. C31, 15
  4. D32, 16

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Correct answer: D. 32, 16

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