Classify the type of radioactive decay involved in the following nuclear reaction as alpha decay, beta decay, gamma emission, or positron emission.

^99m₄₃Tc → ⁹⁹₄₃Tc + ⁰₀γ

For the following nuclear reaction, determine the type of radioactive decay involved: alpha decay, beta decay, gamma emission, or positron emission.

¹⁴⁴₆₀Nd → ¹⁴⁰₅₈Ce + ⁴₂He

The figure below shows the nucleus of a new isotope produced by bombarding a specific isotope. Illustrate the nucleus of the isotope that is bombarded:

A ²³⁵₉₂U nucleus was bombarded with a neutron, resulting in two other neutrons, ⁹⁰₃₇Rb, and another nucleus. What is ^A_ZX in the following balanced nuclear fission reaction equation?

²³⁵₉₂U + ¹₀n → ⁹⁰₃₇Rb + ^A_ZX + 2 ¹₀n 

Consider the following:

Determine the initial radioisotope required to balance the nuclear reaction.

Polonium-213 is produced via an 11-step decay series of plutonium-241. Determine the number of α particles and β particles emitted in the decay series.

Which one of the following statements is correct about the difference(s) between chemical and nuclear reactions?