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What Is Radioactivity?

Phosphorus-32...

Question

Phosphorus-32 emits

α

particles

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β

particles

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γ

particles

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Solution

The correct option is A $β$ particles
Beta particle is high energy and high speed electron that is emitted from the radioactive element. Phosphorus-32 is a radioactive isotope of phosphorus. The electron is emitted from it in the form of beta particle. Sulfur-32 is formed as a result of emission of beta particles. Phosphorous-32 is used in medicine and molecular biology.
Thus, the correct answer is option B.

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