When the Radioactive Isotope ¹⁴ C Undergoes Beta- Decay, the Atomic

question 59

Multiple Choice

When the radioactive isotope ¹⁴ C undergoes beta- decay, the atomic number of the resulting nucleus is

• A) 8.
• B) 6.
• C) 5.
• D) 7.
• E) 4.

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Definitions:

σ

The symbol for standard deviation in statistics, representing the dispersion or variability of a set of data points.

Normally Distributed

A type of distribution where data points are symmetrically distributed around the mean, forming a bell-shaped curve.

Exponential Distribution

A continuous probability distribution used to model the time between events in a Poisson point process, characterized by a constant mean rate or rate parameter.

Upper Limit

The upper limit refers to the highest value or boundary that a certain data range, interval, or measurement can reach.