Electron Capture: Nucleus Capturing Revolving Electron Shell

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when nucleus capture the electron revolving in the shell?
 
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Electron capture is on of the processes for radioactive decay.
When a nucleus is deexcited, it releases photon-energy. During deexcitation the electron close to nucleus (i.e. usually s-shell) penetrated into the nucleus.
 

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