Multiple Choice
The stability of 
Sc with respect to alpha,β+,and β- decay is to be determined.Do not consider the possibility of decay by electron capture.The following atomic masses are known: 
He: 4.002603 u 
K: 42.960717 u 
Ca: 46.954543 u 
Sc 46.952409 u 
Ti: 46.951764 u The 
Sc nuclide is
A) not subject to alpha, β+, or β- decay.
B) subject to alpha decay only.
C) subject to β+ decay only.
D) subject to β- decay only.
E) subject to β+ or β- decay, but not to alpha decay.
Correct Answer:
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