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Question
Complete the following equation describing nuclear decay.
\[\ce{_7^12N -> _6^12C {+}}\] ______
Solution
\[\ce{_7^12N -> _6^12C {+} + _1^0\beta}\]
\[\ce{_1^0\beta}\] is e+ (positron)
Here, β+ is emitted and carbon is formed.
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