Types of Radioactive Decay
Study Guide Overview
This study guide covers radioactive decay for a Physics 2 exam. It introduces the concept of radioactive decay, details the subatomic particles involved (alpha particles, neutrinos, antineutrinos, positrons), and explains the different types of decay (alpha, beta-minus, beta-plus, gamma). It also emphasizes isotope-specific decay, conservation laws, and provides final exam tips covering common question types and key review topics.
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Question 1 of 11
Radioactive decay is best described as a process where unstable atomic nuclei do what?
Absorb energy to become more stable
Release energy and particles to become more stable. ⚛️
Transform into other elements by gaining protons
Undergo fusion to become more unstable