Which outcome occurs when a batch of potassium-40 undergoes transformation?

💡 Explanation

Dual decay pathways are possible. Electron capture yields argon-40 and beta decay yields calcium-40 through beta emission; therefore, both isotopes accumulate, rather than energy release or unique binding forces, because the decay goes through specific chains.

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