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Apply decay equations using nuclide notation to illustrate the emission of alpha (α) particles, beta (β) particles, and gamma (γ) radiation.

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Cambridge IGCSE PhysicsNuclear physicsSupplement content

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This point belongs to Radioactive decay, especially Radioactive decay outcomes.
You need to be able to apply decay equations using nuclide notation to illustrate the emission of alpha (α) particles, beta (β) particles, and gamma (γ) radiation.
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Carbon-14 undergoes beta decay to form Nitrogen-14. The decay can be represented in nuclide notation.

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State the change in atomic number when Carbon-14 decays to Nitrogen-14.
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