Types of Nuclear Decays

Which are the 3 main types of nuclear decay?

• Alpha, beta, gamma

• Beta, gamma, positron emission

• Gamma, positron emission, electron capture

• Beta, positron emission, electron capture

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Which type of nuclear decay involves the emission of a Helium-4 nucleus?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Positron Emission

• Electron Capture

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Which type of nuclear decay involves the emission of a fast-moving electron?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Positron Emission

• Electron Capture

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Which type of muclear decay involves the emission of gamma rays, a fast-moving electromagnetic radiation?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Positron Emission

• Electron Capture

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Which type of muclear decay involves the emission of a positive electron?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Positron Emission

• Electron Capture

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Which type of muclear decay involves the absorption of an electron into the nucleus and then the release of an electron neutrino?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Positron Emission

• Electron Capture

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Which are the 2 subtypes of a beta decay?

• Alpha and gamma

• Gamma and positron emission

• Positron emission and electron capture

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"Uranium-226 decays and emits Helium 4 and then transforms into Thorium-222."

From this word nuclear equation, which is the parent nuclide?

• Uranium-226

• Thorium-222

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"Uranium-226 decays and emits Helium 4 and then transforms into Thorium-222."

From this word nuclear equation, which is the daughter nuclide?

• Uranium-226

• Thorium-222

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"Uranium-226 decays and emits Helium 4 and then transforms into Thorium-222."

Which type of muclear decay is shown in the given word nuclear equation?

• Alpha

• Beta

• Gamma

• Positron Emission

• Electron Capture

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