Chapter 19, Problem 78CWP

 (a)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The authentication of the given statements is to be checked.

Concept introduction: Nuclei of radioactive element decompose in various ways.  There are two major categories. One involves a change in mass number of the decaying nucleus while others do not.  Types of radioactive processes include $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.

(b)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The authentication of the given statements is to be checked.

Concept introduction: Nuclei of radioactive element decompose in various ways.  There are two major categories. One involves a change in mass number of the decaying nucleus while others do not.  Types of radioactive processes include $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.

(c)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The authentication of the given statements is to be checked.

Concept introduction: Nuclei of radioactive element decompose in various ways.  There are two major categories. One involves a change in mass number of the decaying nucleus while others do not.  Types of radioactive processes include $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.

 (d)

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The authentication of the given statements is to be checked.

Concept introduction: Nuclei of radioactive element decompose in various ways.  There are two major categories. One involves a change in mass number of the decaying nucleus while others do not.  Types of radioactive processes include $\text{α}$ particle production, $\text{β}$ particle production, $\text{γ}$ ray production, electron capture and many others.