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Electron Capture (EC)

Written by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025
Verified for the 2026 exam
Verified for the 2026 examWritten by the Fiveable Content Team • Last updated August 2025

Definition

Electron capture is a nuclear reaction in which an inner atomic electron combines with a proton in the nucleus, resulting in the conversion of a proton into a neutron.

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