Question

Use the equation to answer the question.

14
6
C
→
14
7
N
+
0
−
1
e

Which type of radioactive decay does the equation model?

(1 point)
Responses

alpha decay
alpha decay

gamma decay
gamma decay

beta-minus decay
beta-minus decay

beta-plus decay

Answer 1

The equation you provided shows a decay process where a carbon-14 (¹⁴C) nucleus transforms into nitrogen-14 (¹⁴N) and emits a beta particle (⁰₋₁e). This type of decay is known as **beta-minus decay**.

In beta-minus decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, emitting an electron (beta particle) and an anti-neutrino.

So, the correct response is:

**beta-minus decay**.