Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of

Chapter 4, Problem 15QP

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QUESTION:

Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of each of the following radioactive isotopes:a. 2511Nab. 208Oc. strontium-92d. iron-60

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QUESTION:

Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of each of the following radioactive isotopes:a. 2511Nab. 208Oc. strontium-92d. iron-60

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Solution 15 QP:Here, we are going to write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of each of the given radioactive isotopes.Step 1:Beta decay (is formed from the breakdown of a neutron into a proton and an electron (beta). The charge of beta decay is 1-. It is denoted as (.For beta decay emission, the mass number of the new nucleus remains the same and its atomic number increases by 1.For example: ________________

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