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The parent element 42 19 K decays by beta decay. Which daughter element will
form?
O A. Ca
OB. 1 Ar
O C. C
OD. K


Answer :

Answer: A

Explanation:

This means that the atomic number decreases by 1 but the mass remains constant, meaning the atomic number of the new element is 20. This corresponds to calcium.

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