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`Cu^(64)(" half life" =12.8 "hours" )` decay by `beta^(c-)-` emission `(38%), beta^(o+)-` emission(19%), and electron capture `(43%)`. Write the decay products and calculate partial half lives for each of the decay processes.

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To solve the problem, we need to determine the decay products of Copper-64 (Cu-64) and calculate the partial half-lives for each decay process. Let's break it down step-by-step. ### Step 1: Identify the decay processes and products Cu-64 decays through three processes: 1. **Beta negative (β-) emission**: This process occurs when a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, emitting an electron (beta particle) and an antineutrino. The product of this decay is Zinc-64 (Zn-64). - **Decay equation**: \[ ...
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