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During a K-electron capture(a) X-rays are emitted(b) neutrous are emitted(c) $\alpha$ particles are emitted(d) $\gamma$ rays are emitted
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Step 1: In a K-electron capture, a proton in the nucleus of an atom captures an electron from the K-shell (the closest shell to the nucleus) and converts into a neutron. Show more…
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