Interpretation:
With the help of symbol representation, identify whether the symbol is alpha particle, beta particle, gamma ray, positron, a neutron, or a proton.
Concept introduction:
To understand the radioactivity of heavy
The main subatomic particles are proton
When a nucleus emits a particle containing two proton and two neutron, such emission is known as alpha
When a nucleus emits an electron during a nuclear reaction, such emission is known as beta
When a higher energy photon is emitted during the nuclear reaction, such emission is known as gamma ray decay.
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