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Q: [References) The naturally occurring isotope rubidium-87 decays by beta emission to strontium-87.…

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Q: How many neutrons are produced in each of the following uranium-235 fission reactions? (a) U + ¿n…

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Q: 9. Which atom is the starting material of this nuclear decay process? 一 223 -Ra+T 88 O 223 Ac 89 Fr…

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Q: True or False: The ratio of unstable isotopes to stable isotopes is part of absolute-age dating.

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Q: Calculate the number of protons, neutrons and electrons in 211 Rn 86

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Q: How can radioactive decay of unstable isotopes be used to determine the date of formation of a rock?

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