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Types of Radioactive Decay — Unit test

Question 2 • 2001310 Earth Science Sem 1 - Reeves

An article about half-lives describes a daughter isotope. What is a daughter isotope?

Answer
A
the isotope that forms from the radioactive decay of a less stable isotope
B
the isotope that forms from the radioactive decay of a more stable isotope
C
an isotope that undergoes radioactive decay to form a less stable isotope
D
an isotope that undergoes radioactive decay to form a more stable isotope

Explanation

A daughter isotope is the product formed when a radioactive parent isotope decays. The parent is less stable, and its decay produces the daughter isotope, so choice A is correct. Choices C and D describe an isotope undergoing decay rather than the isotope produced.

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