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Write a plausible equation for the decay of tritium, 3 $\mathrm{H}$, the radioactive isotope of hydrogen. 1 $\textrm{ }$.
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Write a plausible equation for the decay of tritium $_{1}^{3} \mathrm{H}$ the radioactive isotope of hydrogen
β- decay of 3H (tritium), a manufactured isotope of hydrogen used in some digital watch displays, and manufactured primarily for use in hydrogen bombs. Write the complete decay equation for the given nuclide in the complete ZAXN notation.
Tritium $\left(_{1}^{3} \mathrm{H}\right)$ is a radioactive isotope of hydrogen and decays by beta decay. Write down the equation for the reaction and name the products of the decay.
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