Tell the type of decay process occurring in the following nuclear reaction.
A)α emission
B)β emission
C)γ emission
D)electron capture or positron emission

Question

Tell the type of decay process occurring in the following nuclear reaction. 
A)α emission 
B)β emission 
C)γ emission 
D)electron capture or positron emission

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

In α emission, an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle (a helium nucleus containing 2 protons and 2 neutrons) to become more stable. The given reaction shows the emission of an alpha particle, and hence the type of decay process occurring is α emission.

Tell the Type of Decay Process Occurring in the Following