How can I write the electron capture equation?

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Truong-Son N.
May 17, 2018

Well, in general, an electron from the core is absorbed into the nucleus... it thus combines with a proton to form a neutron and emit an X-ray photon.

11p+0−1e→10n+00X

CHALLENGE: What is the reverse of electron capture? Hint: the electron is a beta minus particle.

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