This topic contains a solution. Click here to go to the answer
« previous next »

Author Question: When a neutron decays to create a proton, another particle emitted is a(n) a. alpha particle b. ... (Read 209 times)

ssal

  • Hero Member
  • *****
  • Posts: 572
on: Jul 28, 2018
When a neutron decays to create a proton, another particle emitted is a(n)
 a. alpha particle
  b. beta particle
  c. gamma ray
  d. x ray
  e. none of the above

Question 2

What's a decay chain?
 a. a nuclear chain reaction
  b. one radioisotope decaying into another, which decays into another, and so on
  c. the triggering of multiple fissions by a single neutron
  d. none of the above


Related Topics

Need homework help now?

Ask unlimited questions for free

Ask a Question
Marked as best answer by a Subject Expert

jrpg123456

  • Sr. Member
  • ****
  • Posts: 317
Reply #1 on: Jul 28, 2018
Answer to Question 1

B

Answer to Question 2

B


ssal

  • Member
  • Posts: 572
Reply 2 on: Jul 28, 2018
Great answer, keep it coming :)

scottmt

  • Member
  • Posts: 322
Reply 3 on: Yesterday
Gracias!

« previous next »
 

Did you know?

In 1885, the Lloyd Manufacturing Company of Albany, New York, promoted and sold "Cocaine Toothache Drops" at 15 cents per bottle! In 1914, the Harrison Narcotic Act brought the sale and distribution of this drug under federal control.

Did you know?

A recent study has found that following a diet rich in berries may slow down the aging process of the brain. This diet apparently helps to keep dopamine levels much higher than are seen in normal individuals who do not eat berries as a regular part of their diet as they enter their later years.

Did you know?

Hip fractures are the most serious consequences of osteoporosis. The incidence of hip fractures increases with each decade among patients in their 60s to patients in their 90s for both women and men of all populations. Men and women older than 80 years of age show the highest incidence of hip fractures.

Did you know?

It is believed that the Incas used anesthesia. Evidence supports the theory that shamans chewed cocoa leaves and drilled holes into the heads of patients (letting evil spirits escape), spitting into the wounds they made. The mixture of cocaine, saliva, and resin numbed the site enough to allow hours of drilling.

Did you know?

Certain topical medications such as clotrimazole and betamethasone are not approved for use in children younger than 12 years of age. They must be used very cautiously, as directed by a doctor, to treat any child. Children have a much greater response to topical steroid medications.

Desert shrubs create distinctive thermal microclimates in the desert landscape Desert shrubs create distinctive thermal microclimates in the desert landscape
Conjugate acid-base pairs consist of a proton donor and a proton acceptor Conjugate acid-base pairs consist of a proton donor and a proton acceptor
Environmental Monitoring (EM) - Particle Counter Environmental Monitoring (EM) - Particle Counter
Scissoring motion to create movement between the metacarpals of the hand. Scissoring motion to create movement between the metacarpals of the hand.
Separate the metatarsals. Create space between the metatarsals by holding onto the sides of the foot ... Separate the metatarsals. Create space between the metatarsals by holding onto the sides of the foot ...
A particle (q = -4.0 mC, m = 5.0 mg) moves in a uniform magnetic field with a velocity having a ... A particle (q = -4.0 mC, m = 5.0 mg) moves in a uniform magnetic field with a velocity having a ...
Video: Brain Anatomy Animation (Part 1 of 2)

For a complete list of videos, visit our video library