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Solved: Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of each of the following
Chapter 0, Problem 5.15(choose chapter or problem)
QUESTION:
Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of each of the following radioactive isotopes:
a. \({ }_{11}^{25} \mathrm{Na}\)
b. \({ }_8^{20} \mathrm{O}\)
c. strontium-92
d. iron-60
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QUESTION:
Write a balanced nuclear equation for the beta decay of each of the following radioactive isotopes:
a. \({ }_{11}^{25} \mathrm{Na}\)
b. \({ }_8^{20} \mathrm{O}\)
c. strontium-92
d. iron-60
ANSWER:Step 1 of 5
The beta decay illustrates the radioactive decay in which the “transformation of proton to neutron” take place, leading to the formation of nuclei with one atomic number higher. It has significance in the formation of isobars.