Which particle (marked A) is obtained in the following nuclear reaction?4Be9 + 2He4 -> 6C12 + A
Correct answer: B. A = 0n1
- A. A = 1H1
- B. A = 0n1
- C. A = 1H2
- D. A = 2He2
Explanation
To see which particle is obtained in the nuclear reaction, we should see both sides of the equation and check which particle should fit in the nuclear reaction to balance out the equation. In this case, since the mass number is only less on the product side and not the proton number that means neutrons should be on the product side.
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