Radioactive Isotopes That Sit Above the Band of Stability (N/p

question 43

Multiple Choice

Radioactive isotopes that sit above the band of stability (n/p >>1) are most likely to decay by what mode(s) ?

• A) Beta emission
• B) Positron emission or electron capture
• C) Alpha emission
• D) Electron capture or beta emission
• E) Positron emission or alpha emission

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