24. what is the most likely method of decay of the radioactive isotope technicium-99 (99tc)? a. alpha decay b. beta decay c. electron capture d. positron emission e. both electron capture and positron emission



Answer :

The radioactive isotope Technium-99 decays most likely through alpha decay (99tc). An atomic nucleus emits an alpha particle during the radioactive decay process known as "alpha decay".

and then changes or "decays" into a separate atomic nucleus with a mass number that is decreased by four and an atomic number that is decreased by two. The nucleus of an atom of helium-4 is the same as an alpha particle. Radioisotopes are an element's radioactive isotopes. They are the atoms with unstable neutron-proton combinations or excess energy in their nuclei. During those processes, the radionuclide is said to experience radioactive decay, albeit the surplus energy may be put to use in any number of ways.

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