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Write balanced nuclear equations for the following:(a) β⁻ decay of sodium-26(b) β⁻ decay of francium-223(c) Alpha decay of ²¹²₈₃Bi

Principles Of Radiographic Imaging: An Art And A Science

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Write balanced nuclear equations for the following:(a) β⁻ decay of sodium-26(b) β⁻ decay of francium-223(c) Alpha decay of ²¹²₈₃Bi

Definition Definition Symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction which uses symbols to represent the protons, neutrons, alpha particles, beta particles, positrons, and gamma rays involved.

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