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OpenStudy (anonymous):

What type of ionizing radiation is emitted by the nuclear reaction shown? (will attach!!) A. alpha particles B. beta particles C. gamma rays D. X rays

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OpenStudy (michele_laino):

an electron is emitted, since we start from Iodine 131, and we get Xenon 131 plus an electron, so the answer is beta partcles, since beta-rays, are substantially electrons

OpenStudy (anonymous):

ooh okie!! thank you!!:)

OpenStudy (michele_laino):

:)

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