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Cobalt-60 undergoes beta decay. Show that the beta decay of cobalt-60
Proof for Nickel due to beta decay of Cobalt.
Explanation of Solution
Introduction:
The number of proton in the nucleus of new element increase by one unit due to decay of one beta particle from any element. The atomic number is same as the number of protons in the nucleus of element and atomic mass is the sum of number of protons and neutrons in the nucleus of the element.
The atomic number of the
The expression for the beta decay from Cobalt is,
The new element is Nickel because the number of protons in the nucleus of Nickel is 28.
Conclusion:
Thus, the new element is nickel because the number of protons in the nucleus of nickel is 28.
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