A nucleus ^2211 Na emits a beta^+ particle. The daughter nucleus has nucleon number A and proton number Z:

  1. A = 22, Z = 8
  2. A = 18, Z = 9
  3. A = 22, Z = 11
  4. A = 22, Z = 10
Answer

D) A = 22, Z = 10

Nucleon number and charge are conserved: daughter ^2210X. SLO P-11-F-07 · Knowledge

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