The isotope $99 \mathrm {~m}$
43 Tc decays to $\begin{array} { l }
99 \
43
\end{array}$ Tc by emitting radiation.What type of radiation is emitted?

Question

The isotope $99 \mathrm {~m}$
43 Tc decays to $\begin{array} { l } 
99 \
43
\end{array}$ Tc by emitting radiation.What type of radiation is emitted?

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The isotope $99 \mathrm {~m}$ Tc decays to $99 \mathrm {~Tc}$ by a process known as isomeric transition, where the nucleus goes from a higher energy state to a lower energy state without changing its number of protons or neutrons. This process emits gamma radiation.

The Isotope 99 m99 \mathrm {~m}99 m 43 Tc Decays To 9943\begin{array} { l } 99 \\43\end{array}9943​

The Isotope $99 \mathrm {~m}$ 43 Tc Decays To $\begin{array} { l } 99 \\43\end{array}$