Question

Which table correctly identifies whether or not each type of radioactive decay represents nuclear fission?(1 point)
Responses

Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission?
alpha no
beta no
gamma yes
Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission? alpha no beta no gamma yes

Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission?
alpha no
beta yes
gamma no
Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission? alpha no beta yes gamma no

Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission?
alpha yes
beta no
gamma no
Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission? alpha yes beta no gamma no

Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission?
alpha yes
beta yes
gamma yes
Radioactive Decay Nuclear Fission? alpha yes beta yes gamma yes
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Answer 1

Nuclear fission is a specific type of radioactive decay where the nucleus of an atom splits into smaller nuclei, along with the release of energy. In contrast, alpha and beta decay are forms of radioactive decay but do not involve the splitting of nuclei.

Based on this information, the correct identification of whether each type of radioactive decay represents nuclear fission is as follows:

- Alpha decay: no
- Beta decay: no
- Gamma decay: no

Therefore, none of the provided options are correct, as they incorrectly identify gamma decay as nuclear fission.

To summarize:
- **Alpha Decay:** No
- **Beta Decay:** No
- **Gamma Decay:** No

If you need to choose from the given responses, none are accurate regarding nuclear fission.