1.5 Spontaneous Routes of Nuclear Decay Flashcards
1
Q
What is alpha decay (α)?
A
-Alpha decay = emission
4 4
—-> α ( He )
2 2
2
Q
What is beta decay (β)?
A
-Beta decay = emission
0
—-> β
-1
3
Q
What is positron emission?
A
0
—-> β
+1
4
Q
What is electron capture?
A
0
e —->
-1
5
Q
What is gamma decay (γ)?
A
0
—-> γ
0
6
Q
From what atomic number and up is everything radioactive?
A
Atomic number 84.
