A radioactive isotope that decomposes by K-electron capture emission

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K-electron capture emission is a type of radioactive decay where a nucleus captures one of its own inner shell electrons (K-electron) and combines it with a proton within the nucleus to form a neutron. This changes the atomic number of the nucleus and hence, the identity of the element. Therefore, the correct answer is A) combines one of its electrons with one of its protons creating an additional neutron.

A Radioactive Isotope That Decomposes by K-Electron Capture Emission