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Which of the following represents the balanced nuclear equation for the beta minus (β−) decay of cobalt-60 (Co-60)?
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21. Nuclear Chemistry
Beta Decay
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Which notation is commonly used to represent a beta particle in nuclear equations?
A
eta^{+}
B
ext{n}
C
e^{-}
D
ext{p}
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Understand that a beta particle is an electron or positron emitted during radioactive decay, specifically beta decay.
Recall that beta minus decay involves the emission of an electron, which is represented as \(e^{-}\) or \(\beta^{-}\) in nuclear equations.
Note that the notation \(\beta^{+}\) represents a positron, which is the antiparticle of the electron and is emitted in beta plus decay.
Recognize that \(n\) stands for a neutron and \(p\) stands for a proton, which are different particles and not beta particles.
Therefore, the common notation for a beta particle (electron) in nuclear equations is \(e^{-}\) or \(\beta^{-}\).
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