Question

solve this equation for beta decay.
6 14c = --- + 0 - 1e

Explanation:

Step1: Balance the atomic number

In beta decay, the atomic number increases by 1. The atomic number of \(_{6}^{14}\text{C}\) is 6. After beta decay, the new element's atomic number is \(6 + 1=7\).

Step2: Balance the mass number

The mass number remains the same in beta decay. The mass number of \(_{6}^{14}\text{C}\) is 14.

Answer:

\(_{6}^{14}\text{C}
ightarrow_{7}^{14}\text{N}+_{- 1}^{0}\text{e}\)