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Type of radioactive decay

The mind map on Types of Radioactive Decay lists several major types including α-decay, β-decay, γ-decay, and electron capture. α-decay involves the emission of a helium nucleus, resulting in a decrease of 4 in mass number and 2 in charge number of the atomic nucleus. β-decay involves the conversion of a neutron into a proton, releasing an electron and increasing the charge number of the nucleus by 1. γ-decay occurs when an excited nucleus transitions to a lower energy state, releasing a high-energy photon. Electron capture is the process where a proton in the nucleus captures an electron, converting it into a neutron while releasing a neutrino.

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Type of radioactive decay

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