The Radioisotope Will Decay Through
A) $\alpha$ Decay)
B) $\beta$

question 37

Multiple Choice

The radioisotope will decay through

• A) (\(\alpha\) decay.)
• B) (\(\beta\)decay.)
• C) (\(\gamma\) decay.)
• D) electron capture.
• E) spontaneous fission.

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