JAMB Chemistry 2002 Question 49

Question 49

Radioactivity

146C → X + β
X in the equation above represents

  1. A.126C
  2. B.125B
  3. C.147N
  4. D.136C
Show the answer and explanation

Answer: C (147N)

Explanation

A beta particle is 0−1e. The mass number stays 14 and the atomic number rises from 6 to 7, giving nitrogen-14.