Question

The radioactive isotope $_{27}^{60}\textrm{Co}$ which is used in the treatment of cancer can be made by (n, p) reaction. For this reaction the target nucleus is

• A. $_{27}^{59}\textrm{Co}$
• B. $_{28}^{60}\textrm{Ni}$
• C. $_{27}^{60}\textrm{Co}$
• D. $_{28}^{59}\textrm{Ni}$

Answer 1

Answer: (A)

$_{27}^{59}\textrm{Co}$

Answer 2

The target nucleus for the (n, p) reaction to produce $_{27}^{60}\textrm{Co}$ is $_{27}^{59}\textrm{Co}$.