Fundamentals of Physics Extended (10th Edition)

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Chapter 42 - Nuclear Physics - Questions - Page 1301: 1b

Answer

Since $^{196}Pt$ is stable, further decays do not occur.

Work Step by Step

After the electron is emitted, one neutron will decay into a proton. Thus, the number of neutrons decreases by 1 and the number of protons increases by 1. It is transformed into $^{196}Pt$ Since $^{196}Pt$ is stable, further decays do not occur.
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