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Predict the type of radioactive decay process that is likely for each of the following nuclides
(a) `""_(92)^(228)U` (b) `""_(5)^(8)B` (c ) `""_(29)^(68)Cu`

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(a) `alpha` (b) `beta^(+)` or K-capture (c ) `beta` emission
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