When the isotope 14C undergoes radioactive decay, a neutron splits into an electron and a proton, with ejection of the

electron. This decay produces an atom of ____.



a. iron
b. carbon
c. hydrogen
d. oxygen
e. nitrogen


ANSWER: e

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a. 50% b. 75% c. 90% d. 95% e. 99%

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If the first living thing was produced on Earth, 

A. it was produced in the atmosphere. B. it was an aerobic heterotroph. C. spontaneous generation occurred. D. None of these answers is correct.

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