Manganese can undergo several types of radioactive emission.In which type of decay does the following reaction occur?
A) alpha
B) beta
C) positron
D) gamma

Question

Manganese can undergo several types of radioactive emission.In which type of decay does the following reaction occur? 
A) alpha 
B) beta 
C) positron 
D) gamma

Quizplus · Accepted Answer

The reaction given in the question is not an alpha or positron emission, as they involve the emission of helium nuclei (alpha particles) or positrons respectively. Gamma decay does not involve any emission of particles, but only release of gamma rays. Therefore, the given reaction is a beta decay, which involves the emission of an electron (beta particle) from the nucleus.

Manganese Can Undergo Several Types of Radioactive Emission