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Identify the unknown nuclide or particle (X).

X2865Ni+γX \rightarrow_{28}^{65} \mathrm{Ni}+\gamma

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(a) XX \rightarrow\quad_2865{28}^{65} Ni + γ+\ \gamma

From the conservation of charge, the atomic number on both sides must be equal. And since γ\gamma doesn't have a charge, then XX has Z=28Z = 28 which is nickel:

Xis2865Ni\begin{gathered} \boxed{X is _{28}^{65}\text{Ni}} \end{gathered}

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