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Americium – 242 is a beta emitter. Write an equation for this nuclear reaction and identify the product nucleus.

Americium – 242 is a beta emitter. Write an equation for this nuclear reaction and identify the product nucleus.
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Americium – 242 is a beta emitter. Write an equation for this nuclear reaction and identify the product nucleus.

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Step-by-step explanation:

²⁴²₉₅Am ⇒ ₉₆²⁴²Cm + ₋ ₁e .

The product nucleus is Curium .

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