Question

1. which of the following statements are examples of radioactive decay? select all that apply. an example of radioactive decay is omega decay, which converts a proton into a neutron. an example of radioactive decay is beta decay, which converts a neutron to a proton and releases an electron. an example of radioactive decay is alpha decay, when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle. an example of radioactive decay is gamma decay, when a photon is released.

Explanation:

Beta - decay involves a neutron transforming into a proton and emitting an electron. Alpha - decay is when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle. Gamma - decay is the release of a photon. There is no such thing as omega decay in the context of common radioactive decay processes.

Answer:

B. An example of radioactive decay is beta decay, which converts a neutron to a proton and releases an electron.
C. An example of radioactive decay is alpha decay, when an unstable nucleus emits an alpha particle.
D. An example of radioactive decay is gamma decay, when a photon is released.