Predict the Mode of Decay and Product for Fe-59 $\beta$ Decay and Co-59
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question 15

Multiple Choice

Predict the mode of decay and product for Fe-59.

• A) \(\beta\) decay and Co-59
• B) \(\beta\) decay and Co-60
• C) \(\alpha\) decay and Ni-63
• D) \(\alpha\) decay and Ni-61
• E) Positron emission and Mn-59

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