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A nucleus of 78 Kr undergoes a double -capture decay.
a) Write down the decay equation.
b) For a general double -capture decay, starting from an expression of the Q-factor in terms
of nuclear masses derive an expression of Q in terms of atomic masses.
c)
Calculate the Q-factor of the 78 Kr decay.
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