Which type of radiation is emitted from Carbon 14?
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A.
Beta
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B.
Alpha
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C.
Gamma
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D.
All of the options
Correct Answer:
A. Beta
Explanation:
The correct option is Beta radiation. Carbon-14 is a radioactive isotope of carbon that is inherently unstable due to its high neutron-to-proton ratio. To achieve stability, it undergoes a process known as beta decay. During this transformation, one of the neutrons in the Carbon-14 nucleus converts into a proton while simultaneously ejecting a high-speed electron, referred to as a beta particle, and an antineutrino. This radioactive emission changes the atom into a stable Nitrogen-14 atom. Because Carbon-14 does not emit alpha particles or gamma rays during its primary decay path, beta radiation is the specific type of emission associated with this isotope.
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