REVIEW Finals

What type of decay is represented by this nuclear equation?

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• positron
• electron capture

occurs as particles made up of 2 protons and 2 neutrons (essentially the nucleus of a helium atom) split from the nucleus.

• alpha
• beta
• neutron
• positron
• proton

This particle has the highest penetrating power.

• alpha
• beta
• gamma
• positron
• electron capture

Which of the following shows a positron emission?

• A
• B
• C
• None of the above

What particle is emitted when a Ra-221 nucleus decays to Rn-217?

• alpha
• beta
• neutron
• positron
• proton

What particle is emitted when a F-20 nucleus decays to Ne-20?

• alpha
• beta
• neutron
• positron
• proton

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

• B
• A
• C
• D
• E

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E

• A
• B
• C
• D
• E