Which of these processes does NOT lead to the loss of a nucleon from a nucleus? A)á-decay B)â⁺-decay C)â^--decay D)electron capture

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Electron capture involves an inner orbital electron being captured by the nucleus, where it combines with a proton to form a neutron and a neutrino. This process does not lead to the loss of a nucleon from the nucleus; instead, it changes one type of nucleon (a proton) into another (a neutron).

Which of These Processes Does NOT Lead to the Loss