A radioisotope with atomic number Z undergoes electron capture. Identify the atomic number of the radioisotope formed by the electron capture.

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Electron capture occurs when an electron from the inner shell is captured by the nucleus, which results in a decrease in atomic number by one. Therefore, the atomic number of the radioisotope formed by the electron capture is Z - 1.

A Radioisotope with Atomic Number Z Undergoes Electron Capture