Band of Stability: Electron Capture & Positron Emission

21. Nuclear Chemistry / Band of Stability: Electron Capture & Positron Emission / Problem 1

Problem 1

Using the belt of stability, identify the type of radioactive decay that nickel-79 (⁷⁹Ni) would undergo.

Beta decay

Alpha decay

Electron capture

None of these

Using the belt of stability, identify the type of radioactive decay that nickel-79 (79Ni) would undergo.