Chapter 20, Problem 3CLE

Interpretation Introduction

Interpretation:

The brief description about radiocarbon dating, half-life, carbon $\text{-14}$ and carbon $\text{-12}$ is to be stated.

Concept introduction:

The radioactive decay is defined as the spontaneous emission of particles or radiation due to the breaking of an atomic nucleus. An alpha particle, beta particle and gamma rays are emitted during the radioactive decay. An alpha particle is a helium nucleus. In beta particle emission an atom emits an electron $\left(\text{e}\right)$.