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 small particle containing 2 protons and two neutrosn, such emission is known as alpha
When an atom 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.
Emission of positron from unstable nucleus is known as positron emission and represented by
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