Which outcome occurs when electron capture decay increases?

A)Neutron number then increases slightly✓

B)Gamma radiation emission likelihood decreases

C)Alpha-particle emission becomes far greater

D)Nuclear binding energy begins to diminish

💡 Explanation

When electron capture occurs, a proton converts to a neutron, increasing the neutron number because the nucleus absorbed an electron. The proton becomes a neutron through weak interaction. Therefore, the neutron count must increase, rather than decreasing gamma emissions.

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Which outcome occurs when electron capture decay increases?

💡 Explanation

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