By what processes do these transformations most likely occur? (a) 243 Es to 243 Cf alpha decay beta decay positron emission (b) 146 Sm to 142 Nd alpha decay beta decay positron emission (c) 89 Sr to 89Y alpha decay beta decay positron emission (d) 108 Ag to 108 Cd alpha decay beta decay Opositron emission

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By what processes do these transformations most likely occur?
(a) 243 Es to 243 Cf
alpha decay
beta decay
positron emission
(b) 146 Sm to 142 Nd
alpha decay
beta decay
positron emission
(c) 89 Sr to 89Y
alpha decay
beta decay
positron emission
(d) 108 Ag to 108 Cd
alpha decay
beta decay
Opositron emission
Transcribed Image Text:By what processes do these transformations most likely occur? (a) 243 Es to 243 Cf alpha decay beta decay positron emission (b) 146 Sm to 142 Nd alpha decay beta decay positron emission (c) 89 Sr to 89Y alpha decay beta decay positron emission (d) 108 Ag to 108 Cd alpha decay beta decay Opositron emission
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