Types of Radioactive Decay

What are the three main types of radioactive decay?

• alpha decay, beta decay, and delta decay

• alpha decay, beta decay, and gamma decay

• delta decay, beta decay, and gamma decay

• alpha decay, omega decay, and gamma decay

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Which type of decay involves the emission of an alpha particle?

• Alpha decay

• Gamma decay

• Beta decay

• Neutron decay

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What is the symbol for an alpha particle?

• β

• A

• α

• Ω

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Which type of decay involves the emission of a beta particle?

• Gamma decay

• Alpha decay

• Delta decay

• Beta decay

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What is the product of alpha decay of Uranium-238?

• Thorium-234

• Uranium-235

• Plutonium-239

• Neptunium-237

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What is the product of beta decay of Carbon-14?

• Carbon-13

• Nitrogen-14

• Oxygen-14

• Hydrogen-14

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What is the significance of alpha and beta decay in nuclear physics?

• They are only relevant for chemical reactions

• They have no significance in nuclear physics

• They are used for measuring the temperature of the nucleus

• They are important for understanding the stability and transformation of atomic nuclei.

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How are alpha and beta decay used in practical applications?

• They are used for agriculture and construction

• They are used for transportation and communication

• They are used for cooking and cleaning

• They are used in smoke detectors and medical imaging.

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What is the product of alpha decay of Thorium-232?

• Radium-228

• Uranium-235

• Plutonium-239

• Neptunium-237

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What is the product of beta decay of Tritium?

• Helium-3

• Hydrogen-3

• Deuterium

• Neon-3

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