When the Isotope¹⁴C Undergoes Radioactive Decay, a Neutron Splits into an Electron

question 58

Multiple Choice

When the isotope¹⁴C undergoes radioactive decay, a neutron splits into an electron and a proton, with ejection of the electron. This decay produces an atom of ____.

• A) iron
• B) carbon
• C) hydrogen
• D) oxygen
• E) nitrogen

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