Write a balanced equation for the radioactive decomposition of 87 Rb.
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John C. Kotz + 3 others
Publisher: Cengage Learning
ISBN: 9781337399074
Chapter 25.8, Problem 3.1ACP
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Write a balanced equation for the radioactive decomposition of 87Rb.
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