The Radioactive Decay of ⁹⁹ᵐTc to ⁹⁹Tc MUST Occur with the Emission

question 34

Multiple Choice

The radioactive decay of ⁹⁹ᵐTc to ⁹⁹Tc MUST occur with the emission of

• A)an alpha particle alone.
• B)two beta particles.
• C)a gamma ray alone.
• D)the combination of a beta particle and a gamma ray.

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Definitions:

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