The stability of
C with respect to alpha, β+, and β- decay is to be determined. Do not consider the possibility of decay by electron capture. The following atomic masses are known: 
He: 4.002603 u 
Be: 7.016928 u 
B: 11.009305 u 
C: 11.011433 u 
N: 11.026742 u
The 
C nuclide is
A) not subject to alpha, β+, or β- decay.
B) subject to alpha decay only.
C) subject to β+ decay only.
D) subject to β- decay only.
E) subject to β+ or β- decay, but not to alpha decay.
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