The table above shows information about a radioisotope of iron called iron-59.

a. Calculate:

i. The number of neutrons in the nucleus;

ii. The total number of charged particles in a single atom of iron-59.

b. Iron-59 and iron-56 are both isotopes of iron. What are isotopes?

c. Iron-59 emits two types of radiation. Briefly explain how the gamma radiation could be separated from the beta radiation emitted. 

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proton number 26 mass number 59 radiation emitted beta and gamma