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How many beta particles are released when 19782 Pb transmutes to 197 79 Au? a. 3 c. 10 b. 4 d. 12

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Chapter10: Nuclear Physics

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How many beta particles are released when 19782 Pb transmutes to 197 79 Au?

a. 3 c. 10
b. 4 d. 12

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