Radioactivity Flashcards
1
Q
alpha decay process particles emitted how?
A
in continuous (NOT discrete) E spectrum
2
Q
internal conversion decay process
A
excess nuclear E is passed on to 1 of the orbital e- which is then ejected from the atom
3
Q
B+ decay- Z changes by ?
A
Z decr by 1
4
Q
B- decay- Z changes by ?
A
Z incr by 1
5
Q
e- capture- Z changes by?
A
Z decr by 1
6
Q
gamma decay- Z changes by?
A
Z stays the same
7
Q
internal conversion- Z changes by?
A
Z stays the same
8
Q
spontaneous fission competes with?
A
alpha decay
9
Q
B+ decay emits?
A
positron & neutrino
10
Q
B+ decay example
A
N-13 to C-13
11
Q
B+ decay spectrum?
A
continuous
12
Q
B- decay emits?
A
e- & antineutrino
13
Q
B- decay example
A
C0-60 into Ni-60
14
Q
e- capture emits?
A
neutrino
15
Q
e- capture example
A
Berillium-7 into Li-7
