146C→147N+0−1e

Question

Which type of radioactive decay does the equation model?

(1 point)
Responses

gamma decay
gamma decay

beta-plus decay
beta-plus decay

alpha decay
alpha decay

beta-minus decay

Answer 1

The equation \( ^{146}\text{C} \to ^{147}\text{N} + 0^{-1}\text{e} \) represents beta-minus decay.

In this process, a carbon-146 nucleus emits a beta particle (an electron, \( 0^{-1}\text{e} \)), which results in the transformation of a neutron into a proton, leading to the formation of nitrogen-147.

Therefore, the correct response is:

beta-minus decay.