What type of nuclear decay is shown by the reaction below?

2390 → He + 23% Th

O A. Fusion

B. Alpha

C. Beta

D. Gamma

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Chemistry

Areli Navarro

9 October, 09:48

What type of nuclear decay is shown by the reaction below?

2390 → He + 23% Th

O A. Fusion

B. Alpha

C. Beta

D. Gamma

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Korbin · Answer 1

B. Alpha

Explanation:

Alpha decays always split into an element and He.

Beta decays always split into an element and e - (eletrons).

Gamma decays always split into an element and radiation.

Kaleigh Roberson · Answer 2

Option B. Alpha

An alpha particle consists of two protons and two neutrons bound together into a particle identical to a helium nucleus. It is radioactive and is produced in the process of alpha decay.

What type of nuclear decay is shown by the reaction below?2390 → He + 23% ThO A. FusionB. AlphaC. BetaD. Gamma

What type of nuclear decay is shown by the reaction below?

2390 → He + 23% Th

O A. Fusion

B. Alpha

C. Beta

D. Gamma