In each of the following radioactive decay processes, supply the missing particle. a. 60Co -->  60Ni + ? b. 97Tc + ? -->  97Mo c. 99Tc -->  99Ru + ? d. 239Pu -->  235U + ?

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Writing and Balancing Nuclear Equations

A nuclear equation is a symbolic representation of a nuclear reaction using certain symbols. It is studied in nuclear chemistry and nuclear physics.