An important geochronometer is the decay of 147Sm to 143Nd. What type of radioactive decay is involved in this parent-daughter pair?
A) alpha decay B) beta decay C) a positron capture D) electron capture
A
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A) decreased. B) increased. C) neither decreased nor increased.
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A) fishes B) reptiles C) mammals D) amphibians E) birds
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Indicate whether this statement is true or false.
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