Use the equation to answer the question.

Question

146C→147N+0−1e

Which type of radioactive decay does the equation model?

(1 point)
Responses

beta-minus decay
beta-minus decay

alpha decay
alpha decay

gamma decay
gamma decay

beta-plus decay

Answer 1

The equation provided shows the transformation of Carbon-146 (146C) into Nitrogen-147 (147N) with the emission of a beta particle (0−1e). This process is characteristic of beta-minus decay, where a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton while emitting an electron (the beta particle).

Thus, the correct response is:

beta-minus decay