alpha beta gamma decay

A neutron changes into a proton and an electron releasing this type of particle.

• alpha decay

• beta decay

• gamma decay

• all of the above

• alpha & beta decay

This type of radiation can travel across galaxies.

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• all of the above

• none of the above

This particle can be stopped by a piece of paper.

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• all of the ablove

• none of the above

This particle has 2 protons and 2 neutrons like a helium nucleus.

• alpha particle

• beta particle

• gamma photon

• alpha and gamma particles

• none of the above

This particles can travel only a few centimeters through the air.

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• all of the above

• none of the above

This radiation can only be stopped by a thick sheet of lead or several meters of water.

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• alpha and beta

• none of the above

This type of decay creates a new element

• alpha

• beta

• gamma

• alpha and beta

• none of the above

Which choice is the correct alpha decay of uranium-238?

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What type of decay does this symbol represent?

• beta decay

• alpha decay

• fission

• fusion

What type of decay does this symbol represent?

• beta decay

• alpha decay

• gamma decay

• fusion