Question

Which table correctly matches the emitted particle(s) with the nuclear process:
A)

beta decay	electron
fission	neutrons
alpha decay	helium nucleus
gamma	photon

B)

beta decay	helium nucleus
fission	photon
alpha decay	electron
gamma	neutrons

C)

beta decay	neutron
fission	electron
alpha decay	Quarks
gamma	Photon

D)

beta decay	photon
fission	neutrons
alpha decay	Electron
gamma	Photon

E)

beta decay	electron
fission	helium nucleus
alpha decay	Neutrons
gamma	photon

Answer 1

The nuclear reaction is considered as the process in which two nuclei or a nucleus along with an external subatomic particle collide to produce one or more new nuclides. Hence it must cause a transformation of one nuclide to another.

Complete answer:
In a beta plus decay process, a proton breaks down into a neutron and positron and the positron is emitted from the nucleus. In a beta minus decay process, a neutron breaks down into a proton and electron and the electron is emitted from the nucleus.
In a nuclear fission process, radioactive products are formed and a large quantity of energy is released and neutrons are emitted.
In the alpha decay process, an atomic nucleus emits a helium nucleus and then transforms into a different atomic nucleus.
In the gamma decay process, a nucleus changes from a higher energy state to a lower energy state by emitting electromagnetic radiation called photons. In this process, the number of protons does not change.

Hence the correct option is A.

Note: 1) There are three nuclear processes, Nuclear fission, Nuclear fusion, and decay. Also, there are four types of nuclear reactions, Fusion, fission, nuclear decay, and Transmutation.
2) Nuclear defines the process that has to be done with the nucleus which is the central part of an atom.
3) Nuclear energy is defined as the energy produced by a nuclear reaction mainly by fusion on fission. It is also called atomic energy. The energy is released during this process which affects the atomic nuclei.