The reaction is known as a ____ reaction.
A) beta capture
B) beta emission
C) neutron capture
D) neutron emission
E) photon emission

Question

The reaction  is known as a ____ reaction.
A) beta capture 
B) beta emission 
C) neutron capture 
D) neutron emission 
E) photon emission

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The symbol TB8245_11 indicates that a radioactive isotope of the element terbium, which has atomic number 65, underwent a neutron capture reaction (C), resulting in the formation of an excited state of the isotope. None of the other choices (A, B, D, E) involve neutron capture reactions.

The Reaction Is Known as a ____ Reaction