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What is the daughter nucleus of ^122 v53 after positron emission?

(A) ^122 v53
(B) ^122 v52
(C) ^121 v53
(D) ^121 v52

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Final answer:

The daughter nucleus of ^122 v53 after positron emission is ^122 v52.

Step-by-step explanation:

In positron emission, a proton in the parent nucleus is converted into a neutron, a positron, and a neutrino. The daughter nucleus has one less proton and one less electron than the parent nucleus. Therefore, the daughter nucleus of ^122 v53 after positron emission is option (B) ^122 v52.

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