Question

Which of the following is NOT a type of nuclear decay? *

Alpha
Beta
Gamma
Delta

Answer 1

Delta

Step-by-step explanation:

Delta is a not a type of nuclear decay. Most times, the delta sign is used to denote a change between the initial and final states of a reaction.

There are three main types of nuclear decay which are:

• Alpha decay
• Beta decay
• Gamma decay

1. Alpha decay results in the formation of alpha particles.
2. Beta decay produces electron like particles.
3. Gamma decay produces gamma radiations.