Question

What is the resulting isotope when ^59Cu undergoes positron emission?

A) ^59Ni
B) ^59Fe
C) ^58Ni
D) ^60Ni

Answer 1

The resulting isotope when ^59Cu undergoes positron emission is ^59Ni.

Step-by-step explanation:

The resulting isotope when ^59Cu undergoes positron emission is ^59Ni. Positron emission occurs when a proton in the nucleus is converted into a neutron, and a positron particle is emitted. In this case, the ^59Cu isotope undergoes positron emission to become ^59Ni, with the emission of a positron particle.