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Question : Which is a beta-emitting radioactive isotope of hydrogen that has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus, making it three times as heavy as a hydrogen nucleus and one and a half times heavier than deuterium?

Option 1: Tritium

Option 2: Protium

Option 3: Hydrogen-4

Option 4: Hydrogen-6


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Correct Answer: Tritium


Solution : The correct answer is Tritium.

Tritium is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen that emits beta particles. It has one proton and two neutrons in its nucleus, which makes it three times heavier than hydrogen and one and a half times heavier than deuterium. Tritium is widely used as a tracer in biomedical and academic research. Additionally, it can be used to generate electricity in fusion reactors.

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