Be74 captures a K electron into its nucleus. What is the atomic number and atomic mass of the nuclide formed?
A
3, 7
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B
4, 8
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C
3, 8
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D
4, 7
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Solution
The correct option is D 3, 7 During K electron capture, the atomic number decreases by 1 and the mass number remains unchanged. The balanced reaction is Be74 + e0−1→ Li73. So, for the nuclide formed, atomic number = 3 and mass number = 7.