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Match the definition with the correct type of radioactive decay

1. Beta Decay
2. Gamma decay
3. Alpha decay

a. two protons + two neutrons are released bu the unstable element
b. unstable nucleus releases an electron or positron
c. energy is released as high energy electromagnetic waves

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Here are the correct matches for the types of radioactive decay with their definitions:

  1. Beta Decay - b. unstable nucleus releases an electron or positron
  2. Gamma decay - c. energy is released as high energy electromagnetic waves
  3. Alpha decay - a. two protons + two neutrons are released by the unstable element