STANDARDPhysics-Radioactivity
STANDARD Physics Decay Processes MCQ Question
Type: MCQ-conceptual-Medium
The number of beta particles emitted by a radioactive substance is twice the number of alpha particles emitted by it. The resulting daughter is an
A
isomer of parent
B
isotone of parent
C
isotope of parent
D
isobar of parent
Correct Answer
Option C
Detailed Explanation
The resultant daughter is an isotope of the original parent nucleus because the emission of beta particles changes the neutron to proton ratio, resulting in an isotope.
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