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Question 23

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An isotope of fluorine, $918F^{18}_{9}\text{F}$ , is widely used in medical PET imaging. During its decay, it undergoes beta-plus ( $β+\beta^+$ ) emission to become a stable isotope of oxygen.

Describe the changes that occur in the nucleus of the fluorine atom when it undergoes this $β+\beta^+$ decay.

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Radioactive decay, half-life and uses

Question 23

Radioactive decay, half-life and uses Questions

Radioactive decay, half-life and uses

Question 23

Radioactive decay, half-life and uses Questions