Question

what is the parent isotope in this equation?

carbon - 14
carbon - 12
nitrogen - 14
nitrogen - 7

Explanation:

In nuclear decay equations, the parent isotope is the one that undergoes decay. Here, \(^{14}_{6}C\) (Carbon - 14) is decaying into \(^{0}_{-1}e\) (beta particle) and \(^{14}_{7}N\) (Nitrogen - 14).

Answer:

Carbon - 14