What is the radioactive particle released in the following nuclear equation? 90Sr38 90Y39 + The numbers 38 and 39 are the atomic numbers of Sr and Y respectively. A. alpha particle B. gamma ray C. proton D. beta particle E. neutron

What is the radioactive particle released in the following nuclear equation? 90Sr38 90Y39 + The numbers 38 and 39 are the atomic numbers of Sr and Y respectively. A. alpha particle B. gamma ray C. proton D. beta particle E. neutron

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What is the radioactive particle released in the following
nuclear equation?
90sr38
90y39 +
The numbers 38 and 39 are the atomic numbers of Sr and Y
respectively.
A. alpha particle
B. gamma ray
C. proton
D. beta particle
E. neutron

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