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Which outcome occurs when the iron isotope Fe-56 experiences neutron capture?

A)Increased beta decay particle emissions
B)Increased nuclear binding energy per nucleon
C)Decreased stability against alpha decay
D)Decreased rate of spontaneous fission

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Increased beta decay particle emissions occur because neutron capture disrupts the neutron-to-proton ratio, rendering the nucleus unstable according to the band of stability. Therefore, beta decay occurs as the nucleus attempts to regain stability, rather than undergoing spontaneous fission.

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