A radioactive isotope that decomposes by K-electron capture emission O a. gains an electron from its environment. O b. gains a helium nucleus. c. combines one of its electrons with one of its protons creating an additional neutron. d. gains a particle similar to an electron, but positively charged. O e. gains a negatively-charged neutron.

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A radioactive isotope that decomposes by K-electron capture emission
O a. gains an electron from its environment.
b. gains a helium nucleus.
O c. combines one of its electrons with one of its protons creating an additional neutron.
d. gains a particle similar to an electron, but positively charged.
O e. gains a negatively-charged neutron.
Transcribed Image Text:A radioactive isotope that decomposes by K-electron capture emission O a. gains an electron from its environment. b. gains a helium nucleus. O c. combines one of its electrons with one of its protons creating an additional neutron. d. gains a particle similar to an electron, but positively charged. O e. gains a negatively-charged neutron.
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