Which balanced equation represents a spontaneous radioactive decay? 1. 14C + Ca3 (PO4) 2 → 3CaC2 + 2P + 8CO 2. 3. H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 4.

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Breanna Mahoney

8 April, 10:42

Which balanced equation represents a spontaneous radioactive decay? 1. 14C + Ca3 (PO4) 2 → 3CaC2 + 2P + 8CO 2. 3. H2CO3 → H2O + CO2 4.

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Sawyer Chandler · Answer 1

None of them is considered as radioactive decay due to:

Spontaneous Radioactive decay is considered as : The spontaneous transformation of unstable atomic nucleus into a lighter one, in which radiation is released in the form of alpha particles, beta particles, gamma rays, and other particles. The rate of decay of radioactive substances such as carbon 14 or uranium is measured in terms of their half-life.