Rhenium-185 Is a Stable Isotope $\alpha$ "
B) $\beta$ ^-"
C)"positron"
D) $\gamma$

question 119

Multiple Choice

Rhenium-185 is a stable isotope.Rhenium-188 is a radioisotope for treatment of cancer.What type of emission is likely for this isotope?

• A)"\(\alpha\)"
• B)"\(\beta\)^-"
• C)"positron"
• D)"\(\gamma\) ray"
• E)"X-ray"

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