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Question

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

Graph showing the band of stability with neutron (N) vs. atomic number (Z) for isotopes.

Accepted Answer

Beta decay

Answer

Alpha decay

Answer

Electron capture

Answer

None of these

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