**Determining the Stability and Transformation of Isotopes**For each isotope, determine if it is stable. If it is not, predict the type of transformation for the nucleus and show the nuclear reaction.a. Y-89 b. Mo-90 c. Fe-62**Explanation:**- **Yttrium-89 (Y-89):** Evaluate whether this isotope is stable and, if unstable, determine the nuclear reaction it undergoes.- **Molybdenum-90 (Mo-90):** Analyze this isotope for stability and predict any nuclear transformation if it is found to be unstable.- **Iron-62 (Fe-62):** Assess the stability of this isotope and predict the type of nuclear reaction it would undergo if it is unstable.

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For each isotope, determine if it is stable. If it is not, predict the type of transformation for the nucleus and show the nuclear reaction. a. Y - 89 b. Мо-90 с. Fe-62

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**Determining the Stability and Transformation of Isotopes**

For each isotope, determine if it is stable. If it is not, predict the type of transformation for the nucleus and show the nuclear reaction.

a. Y-89
b. Mo-90
c. Fe-62

**Explanation:**

- **Yttrium-89 (Y-89):** Evaluate whether this isotope is stable and, if unstable, determine the nuclear reaction it undergoes.
- **Molybdenum-90 (Mo-90):** Analyze this isotope for stability and predict any nuclear transformation if it is found to be unstable.
- **Iron-62 (Fe-62):** Assess the stability of this isotope and predict the type of nuclear reaction it would undergo if it is unstable.

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