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Write the nuclear equation for the beta decay of iodine-131
Iodine-131 is used to treat thyroid cancer. It decays by beta emission and has a half-life of 8.1 days.
a. Write the balanced nuclear reaction for the decay of Iodine-131.
b. What is the activity (in Ci) of a 2.50 mg sample of the isotope?