1-Show by equations, the effect on the proton number Z and mass number A
of the parent nucleus brought about by the two types of radioactive decay.
2-State one industrial use of α, β, and γ radiation.

Question

1-Show by equations, the effect on the proton number Z and mass
number A
of the parent nucleus brought about by the two types of radioactive
decay
2-State one industrial use of α, β, and γ
radiation

Aditi · Accepted Answer

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Decay are divided into -
1) alpha decay
X(A,Z) →X(A-4,Z-2)
2) beta decay
X(A,Z) →X(A,Z+1)
3) gamma decay
X(A,Z) →X(A,Z)

1-Show by equations, the effect on the proton number Z and mass number Aof the parent nucleus brought about by the two types of radioactive decay. 2-State one industrial use of α, β, and γ radiation.

1-Show by equations, the effect on the proton number Z and mass number A
of the parent nucleus brought about by the two types of radioactive decay.
2-State one industrial use of α, β, and γ radiation.