The Fe-56 nucleus is known to be stable.Answer the following questions.
-What is the most likely decay for the Fe-59 nucleus?
A)($\beta$ decay)
B)positron emission
C)($\alpha$ decay)
D)($\gamma$-ray emission)
E)two of these

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Fe-59 is neutron-rich, so it is most likely to undergo beta decay (A) to convert a neutron into a proton, stabilizing the nucleus.

The Fe-56 Nucleus Is Known to Be Stable β\betaβ Decay) B)positron Emission C)

The Fe-56 Nucleus Is Known to Be Stable $\beta$ Decay)
B)positron Emission
C)