Potassium-38 undergoes beta decay. In addition to the beta particle, which product forms? A. 3820 Ca B. 3818 Ar C. 3718 Ar D. 3920 Ca

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Potassium-38 undergoes beta decay. In addition to the beta particle, which product forms?

A. 3820 Ca

B. 3818 Ar

C. 3718 Ar

D. 3920 Ca

by Modou

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beta β = ₋₁e⁰ particles

₁₉K³⁸ ⇒ ₋₁e⁰ + ₂₀Ca³⁸ (A)

Qknight answered Oct 22, 2023

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