APFIVE Beta Decay of Carbon-14
A neutral atom of carbon-14 has 6 protons and 8 neutrons in its nucleus. If this atom undergoes beta decay, what changes occur in the nucleus?
A
The nucleus remains unchanged but emits an electron
B
The nucleus ejects a proton, resulting in 5 protons and 8 neutrons
C
A neutron converts to a proton, resulting in 7 protons and 7 neutrons
D
A proton converts to a neutron, resulting in 5 protons and 9 neutrons
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