Which Reaction Below Represents Decay by Alpha Emission

question 110

Multiple Choice

Which reaction below represents Decay by alpha emission?

• A) → +
• B) → +
• C) → p +
• D) → n +

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Definitions:

Radioactivity

The process by which unstable atomic nuclei lose energy by emitting radiation, including alpha particles, beta particles, and gamma rays.

Poisson Distribution

A probability distribution that expresses the probability of a given number of events occurring in a fixed interval of time or space when these events occur with a known constant mean rate and independently of the time since the last event.

Poisson Random Variable

Reflects the number of times a specified event occurs within a fixed interval, assuming events occur independently and at a constant rate.

Poisson Probabilities

The probability distribution that measures the probability of a given number of events happening in a fixed interval of time or space, assuming these events occur with a known constant mean rate and independently of the time since the last event.