The nuclide 57 27Co is an odd-even unstable nucleus. Show that it cannot undergo b+ decay, but that it can decay by electron capture. The atomic masses you need are 56.936291 u for 57 27Co and 56.935394 u for 57 26Fe .
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The nuclide 57 27Co is an odd-even unstable nucleus. Show that it cannot undergo b+ decay, but that it can decay by electron capture. The atomic masses you need are 56.936291 u for 57 27Co and 56.935394 u for 57 26Fe .
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