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Question 4 of 15 In the following decay equation, 24/24 mg is the ............. 24/11 Na → 0/-1 A. alpha particle B. daughter element C. beta particle O D. parent element 24 Mg 12 is the Mg SUBMIT​

Question 4 of 15 In the following decay equation, 24/24 mg is the ............. 24/11 Na-example-1

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In the given decay equation, 24/24 mg is the parent element and 24/11 Na is the daughter element. The decay process involves the emission of a beta particle (an electron) and an antineutrino. Therefore, the correct answer is C. beta particle.

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