Chapter 22, Problem 22.74QP

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation: The validation of the fact that in branchiotherapy ${}^{\text{192}}\text{Ir}$ decays by beta decay, electron capture and positron emission is to be stated.

Concept introduction: Brachiotherapy is a cancer treatment that involves surgical implantation of a small capsule of ${}^{\text{192}}\text{Ir}$ into a tumor.

To determine: An explanation corresponding to the fact that in branchiotherapy ${}^{\text{192}}\text{Ir}$ decays by beta decay, electron capture and positron emission.