Cobalt-60 Is a Radioactive Isotope of Co That Is Used $\alpha$

question 63

Multiple Choice

Cobalt-60 is a radioactive isotope of Co that is used for radiation therapy.It is originally produced from iron-58,which is first converted to Fe-59.Which particle did the Fe-58 absorb to become Fe-59?

• A)"\(\alpha\) particle"
• B)"neutron"
• C)"proton"
• D)"electron"
• E)"\(\gamma\) ray"