An unknown isotope has an atomic number, Z = 15 and atomic mass number, A = 32. It decays via beta decay and emits an electron and antineutrino. How many protons and neutrons are in the resulting daughter nuclide?

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An unknown isotope has an atomic number, Z 15 and
atomic mass number, A = 32. It decays via beta decay and
emits an electron and antineutrino.
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How many protons and neutrons are in the resulting daughter
nuclide?
o 16 protons
16 neutrons
o 15 protons
17 neutrons
o 13 protons
15 neutrons
o 14 protons
17 neutrons
o 14 protons
18 neutrons
Transcribed Image Text:An unknown isotope has an atomic number, Z 15 and atomic mass number, A = 32. It decays via beta decay and emits an electron and antineutrino. %3D How many protons and neutrons are in the resulting daughter nuclide? o 16 protons 16 neutrons o 15 protons 17 neutrons o 13 protons 15 neutrons o 14 protons 17 neutrons o 14 protons 18 neutrons
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