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Manganese-50 (red spheres) decays via particle emission
Chapter 19, Problem 56P(choose chapter or problem)
Manganese-50 (red spheres) decays via \(_{+1}^{\ \ 0}\beta\) particle emission with a half-life of 0.282 s. (a) Write a balanced nuclear equation for the process. (b) From the diagram shown here, determine how many half-lives have elapsed. (The green spheres represent the decay product.)
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QUESTION:
Manganese-50 (red spheres) decays via \(_{+1}^{\ \ 0}\beta\) particle emission with a half-life of 0.282 s. (a) Write a balanced nuclear equation for the process. (b) From the diagram shown here, determine how many half-lives have elapsed. (The green spheres represent the decay product.)
ANSWER:
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The emission of electrons or positrons represents beta radiation.