A nucleus ^6027 Co emits a beta^- particle. The daughter nucleus has nucleon number A and proton number Z:

  1. A = 60, Z = 30
  2. A = 60, Z = 27
  3. A = 56, Z = 25
  4. A = 60, Z = 28
Answer

D) A = 60, Z = 28

Nucleon number and charge are conserved: daughter ^6028X. SLO P-11-F-07 · Knowledge

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