6. When isotope bismuth-213 emits an alpha particle: a. Write out the nuclear equation: b. Which is the parent element? c. Which is the daughter element? d. What new element results if the isotope, instead, emits a beta particle?

6. When isotope bismuth-213 emits an alpha particle: a. Write out the nuclear equation: b. Which is the parent element? c. Which is the daughter element? d. What new element results if the isotope, instead, emits a beta particle?

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6. When isotope bismuth-213 emits an alpha particle:
a. Write out the nuclear equation:
b. Which is the parent element?
c. Which is the daughter element?
d. What new element results if the isotope, instead, emits a beta particle?

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