Radioisotopes: Alpha, Beta, Gamma Emissions?

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Radioactive isotopes emit a range of particles, including alpha particles (helium-4 nuclei), beta particles (electrons and positrons), protons, and neutrons, often accompanied by gamma rays (photons). During the process of nuclear fission, various emissions can occur, leading to a diverse array of particles. Additionally, all beta decay radioisotopes emit neutrinos as part of their decay process.

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I need to question that what does radio isotopes emits?Alpha,Beta,Gamma or all particles?
 
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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.
 
All beta decay radioisotopes also emit neutrinos.
 

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