Cobalt-56 Decays by Emitting a Positron

question 110

Multiple Choice

Cobalt-56 decays by emitting a positron. What is the product?

• A)cobalt-55
• B)cobalt-56
• C)nickel-56
• D)iron-56
• E)iron-55

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