1. (15 points) Briefly describe the nature
of each of the types of radiation: a)
alpha particles, b) beta + particles d)
beta - particles, d) gamma radiation
and e) Electron Capture. In the case of
alpha, beta and gamma emissions,
how would a beam of these particles
be affected by a magnetic field
applied perpendicular to the beam
direction? Indicate in the figure of the
Chart of the Nuclides with areas A, B,
and C marked, where the specific type
of radioactivity found is predominately
a) alpha decay, b) Beta minus decay,
c) beta plus decay, d) gamma decay,
d) Electron Capture. chart.docx