Question

use the equation to answer the question. ( _{6}^{14}c
ightarrow_{7}^{14}n +_{ - 1}^{0}e ). which type of radioactive decay does the equation model? (1 point) gamma decay beta - plus decay alpha decay beta - minus decay

Explanation:

In beta - minus decay, a neutron in the nucleus is converted into a proton, an electron (beta - particle) and an antineutrino. The atomic number increases by 1 and the mass number remains the same. In the given equation $_{6}^{14}C
ightarrow_{7}^{14}N + _{- 1}^{0}e$, the carbon - 14 nucleus (with atomic number 6) changes to a nitrogen - 14 nucleus (with atomic number 7) and an electron is emitted, which is characteristic of beta - minus decay.

Answer:

beta - minus decay