Question

in k - 40 to ar - 40 which is the mother isotope and which is the daughter isotope? * 2 points mother isotope daughter isotope ar - 40 k - 40

Explanation:

In radioactive decay, the mother isotope is the one that undergoes decay, and the daughter isotope is the product of that decay. Here, K - 40 is decaying to form Ar - 40.

Answer:

Mother Isotope: K - 40, Daughter Isotope: Ar - 40