Which nuclear equation accurately represents the beta

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Which nuclear equation accurately represents the beta decay of Xe-133?

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Which nuclear equation accurately represents the beta decay of Xe-133?

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In beta decay, the mass number (A) remains the same in both parent and daughter nuclei, but the atomic number (Z) increases one unit in the daughter nuclei. The representation of beta decay is as follows:

             

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