Carbon-14 Decays by Beta Emission to Form a New Nuclide

question 72

Multiple Choice

Carbon-14 decays by beta emission to form a new nuclide. Identify the new nuclide.

• A)nitrogen-14
• B)nitrogen-13
• C)carbon-12
• D)carbon-13
• E)beryllium-10

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