NUCLEAR STABILITYPatterns of Radioactive Decay

• Alpha decay (_) ñheavy isotopes

• Beta decay (__) ñneutron rich isotopes

• Positron emission (__)ñproton rich isotopes

• Electron captureñproton rich isotopes

x-rays

• Gamma-ray emission (___

• Spontaneous fissionñvery heavy isotopes

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