qazi75 Messages 13 Reaction score 0 Thread starter Jun 3, 2012 #1 I need to question that what does radio isotopes emits?Alpha,Beta,Gamma or all particles?
mathman Science Advisor Homework Helper Messages 8,130 Reaction score 575 Jun 3, 2012 #2 Radioactive isotopes emit a variety of particles alpha (he4 nucleus), beta- (electron), beta+ (positron), protons, neutrons, usually accompaned by gamma rays (photons). In addition when fissionable nuclei split you can get a many different things.
Radioactive isotopes emit a variety of particles alpha (he4 nucleus), beta- (electron), beta+ (positron), protons, neutrons, usually accompaned by gamma rays (photons). In addition when fissionable nuclei split you can get a many different things.
Bob S Messages 4,662 Reaction score 8 Jun 3, 2012 #3 All beta decay radioisotopes also emit neutrinos.