Question

Give the symbolic representation of alpha decay, beta decay and gamma emission.

Answer 1

1. Alpha decay:
   The alpha decay process symbolically in the following way
   \[\ce{^A_Z X -> ^{A-4}_{Z-2}Y + ^4_2He}\]
2. Beta decay:
   β decay is represented by \[\ce{^A_Z X -> ^{A}_{Z-1}Y + e^+ +\text{v}}\]
3. Gamma decay:
   The gamma decay is given by \[\ce{^A_ZX∗ -> ^A_ZX + gamma (γ) rays}\]