Biology, asked by lbsakashjaiswal3355, 1 year ago

Why does carbon 14 undergo radioactive decay?

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It has 8 neutrons (instead of the usual 6) and radiates beta particles. When an atom emits radiation it undergoes radioactive decay. ... When carbon-14 decays by emitting a beta particle, it becomes nitrogen-14. Isotopes that do not decay are called "stable" isotopes.

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