Question

${}_{6}^{12}C$absorbs an energetic neutron and emits beta particles. The resulting nucleus is.

• A. ${}_{7}^{14}N$
• B. ${}_{7}^{13}N$
• C. ${}_{5}^{13}B$
• D. ${}_{6}^{13}C$

Answer 1

Answer: (B)

${}_{7}^{13}N$

Answer 2

$6C^{12} +_{o} ⥂ n^{1} \rightarrow_{7} ⥂ N^{13} +_{- 1} ⥂ \beta^{o}$